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W521 KBJ

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,793 mi
Last recorded88,793 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 KBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 88,793 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 88,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,613 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre brake lamp 3 of 6 bulbs not working

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,546 miles

rear number plate backing has slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,285 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,267 miles

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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W521 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W521 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.

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What year was W521 KBJ registered?

W521 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W521 KBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 KBJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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