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W493 KCU

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,480 mi
Last recorded96,480 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 KCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 96,480 miles

Nearside Outer cill showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel arch showing corrosion

Offside Outer cill showing corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel arch showing corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,102 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 90,102 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,936 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE CILLS SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,901 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,453 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 77,618 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 70,382 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 62,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 51,450 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 51,450 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 42,720 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 42,720 miles

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

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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W493 KCU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W493 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.

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What year was W493 KCU registered?

W493 KCU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W493 KCU safe to buy?

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