MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,359 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s and o/s center lower sills corroding
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
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)
Exhaust front flexy section deteriorated.
O/S and N/S Front tyres wearing slightly on edges.
Exhaust front flexy frayed.
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.
exhaust flexi pipe shielding insecure
gear box oil leaks
nail in n/s/r tyre
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.
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.
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?
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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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