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W531 KNT

2000 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,802 mi
Last recorded192,802 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 KNT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2009 192,802 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Front screen is cracked.

N/s front seat elt catch is awkward to disengage under load.

N/s rear tyre has a grove worn in thje outer wall.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit, perishing & has a nail in the tread.

O/s wiper goes off screen.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 192,802 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Front screen is cracked.

N/s front seat elt catch is awkward to disengage under load.

N/s rear tyre has a grove worn in thje outer wall.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit, perishing & has a nail in the tread.

O/s wiper goes off screen.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 182,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads look low.

Rear indicators losing amber colouration.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 182,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads look low.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear indicators losing amber colouration.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 168,200 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 168,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front seat belt catches awkward to disengage under load.

N/s rear tyre was very underinflated - have pumped up.

Rear indicators losing amber colouration.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 149,117 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 149,117 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre section of exhaust heavily corroded & starting to leak.

Driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear silencer is rattling from inside.

Severe oil leak from oil cooler pipes.

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 25 Jul 2005 123,599 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 123,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front anti roll bar drop arm link bushes starting to perish.

Front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Oil on engine.

Rear indicators starting to lose amber colouration.

Rear tyres close to limit.

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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W531 KNT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W531 KNT, 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 W531 KNT registered?

W531 KNT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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