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W481 KCU

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,687 mi
Last recorded77,687 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 KCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 77,687 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s sun visor missing

Fail 3 Dec 2008 77,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s sun visor missing

Pass 13 Jun 2007 72,441 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 72,441 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 64,551 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 64,541 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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W481 KCU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W481 KCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W481 KCU registered?

W481 KCU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W481 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 KCU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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