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W523 KAW

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,329 mi
Last recorded135,329 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 KAW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 135,329 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 135,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 129,211 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 125,383 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 122,389 miles

Near side rear tyre cracking

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

Off side front tyre cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2009 122,108 miles

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

Near side rear tyre cracking

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

Off side front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2008 113,141 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 98,178 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 88,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 79,759 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 79,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W523 KAW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W523 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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What year was W523 KAW registered?

W523 KAW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W523 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 KAW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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