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W491 KDY

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,297 mi
Last recorded46,297 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 KDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 46,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

n/s/r brake binding close to excessive

Fail 12 Dec 2016 46,126 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

n/s/r brake binding close to excessive

Pass 28 Nov 2015 38,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to excessive (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 38,065 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to excessive (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,614 miles

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

centre brake lamp 50% less not working

Fail 10 Nov 2014 26,545 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre brake lamp 50% less not working

Pass 18 Nov 2013 21,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion to outer sills at rear

Fail 18 Nov 2013 21,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion to outer sills at rear

Pass 12 Dec 2012 21,195 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on the outter edge's

Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,981 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 20,981 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,749 miles

both rear tyreshave cracking on side walls

Fail 11 Oct 2010 20,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyreshave cracking on side walls

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,268 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks in the sidewall.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,284 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,741 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 16,741 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W491 KDY is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W491 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.

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What year was W491 KDY registered?

W491 KDY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W491 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 KDY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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