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W488 KDY

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,479 mi
Last recorded43,479 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 KDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 43,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 41,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 41,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 40,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 39,642 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 38,938 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 38,336 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 38,336 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 37,664 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 37,664 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 36,999 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,045 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,019 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,364 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,513 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,383 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,150 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 28,150 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,573 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,033 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,750 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,758 miles

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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W488 KDY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W488 KDY, 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 W488 KDY registered?

W488 KDY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W488 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 KDY shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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