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W494 KBJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,218 mi
Last recorded88,218 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 88,218 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2013 85,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 84,026 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 84,013 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 78,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,753 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 63,082 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 62,977 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,531 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 53,432 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,432 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W494 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W494 KBJ, 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 W494 KBJ registered?

W494 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W494 KBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 KBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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