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W523 KBJ

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,480 mi
Last recorded45,480 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 KBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,480 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 45,480 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded (everything)

Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,287 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s o/s rear sills and wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,440 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills and wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

all tyres over 9 years old

Fail 22 Feb 2017 35,438 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills and wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

all tyres over 9 years old

Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks 2001

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,942 miles

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

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

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

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

long travel handbrake lever

park brake efficiency:19%

surface rust both rear inner sills

surface rust offside outer sill

Fail 25 Feb 2015 30,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface rust both rear inner sills

surface rust offside outer sill

Fail 22 Feb 2014 28,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre 13 years old

rear wiper blade split

surface rust both rear inner sills

Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre 13 years old

rear wiper blade split

surface rust both rear inner sills

Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,294 miles

surface rust both rear inner sills

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs showing signs of wear and lipped

Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,868 miles

age cracking to supenson rubbers

handbrake travel high

slight corrosion to inner rear archs

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

number plates distorting slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,682 miles

both c v gaitors age cracking

both rear tyres age cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,277 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to nsr door/wheel arch

high handbrake travel

slight corrosion to both inner rear sills

slight water damage to both no. plates

Fail 24 Feb 2007 20,933 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 20,933 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,240 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

exhaust corroded

movement in steering rack

parking brake travel high

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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W523 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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W523 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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