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W494 KAW

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,359 mi
Last recorded82,359 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 KAW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 82,359 miles

n/s and o/s center lower sills corroding

Fail 12 May 2015 82,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s center lower sills corroding

Pass 9 May 2014 74,856 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre side wall minor damage.

Fail 9 May 2013 70,223 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Exhaust front flexy deteriorated.

Exhaust front hanger incomplete but system adequately supported.

N/S of steering rack damp with oil.

N/S/F wheel speed sensor ring damaged.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear door check straps worn.

Slight corrosion to O/S and N/S outer sills.

Slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 70,223 miles

Exhaust front flexy deteriorated.

Exhaust front hanger incomplete but system adequately supported.

N/S of steering rack damp with oil.

N/S/F wheel speed sensor ring damaged.

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear door check straps worn.

Slight corrosion to O/S and N/S outer sills.

Slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Pass 11 May 2012 65,979 miles

Coolant level low.

Exhaust front flexy deteriorated.

Exhaust front section hanger in poor condition.

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 2mm and worn smooth on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre tread worn to legal limit (1.6mm) and worn smooth on inner and outer edges.

Slight corrosion to O/S and N/S outer sills.

Fail 10 May 2011 61,731 miles

Exhaust front flexy section deteriorated.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S and N/S Front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

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

Pass 10 May 2011 61,731 miles

Exhaust front flexy section deteriorated.

O/S and N/S Front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Pass 12 May 2010 57,322 miles

Exhaust front flexy frayed.

Fail 12 May 2010 57,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust front flexy frayed.

Nails in N/S/R tyre.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

One bulb in high visibility brake light inop.

Rear view mirror missing.

Pass 12 May 2009 53,157 miles

exhaust flexi pipe shielding insecure

gear box oil leaks

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 May 2008 48,294 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 43,670 miles

Bulbs in high visibilty stop light inop.

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/S/F outer cv boot perished.

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm

O/S/R tyre perished and starting to split.

interior mirror missing.

Pass 8 May 2007 43,670 miles

Bulbs in high visibilty stop light inop.

N/S/F outer cv boot perished.

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm

O/S/R tyre perished and starting to split.

interior mirror missing.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,132 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 39,132 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre cuts in outer sidewall

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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W494 KAW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W494 KAW, 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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W494 KAW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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