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W534 KBJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,143 mi
Last recorded31,143 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW534 KBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,143 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded paint lifting

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Outer sill corroded paint lifting

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Feb 2017 31,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded paint lifting

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Outer sill corroded paint lifting

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,095 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres perished

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,377 miles

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

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

slight bind to nearside front brake

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,943 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 23,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion on sills

Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,973 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,829 miles

Engine management light on dash display indicating a fault within the system

Rear centre brake lamp has 2/5 bulbs inoperative

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated around digits but still legible

Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,511 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 20,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,329 miles

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

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

the windscreen is lightly scratched on the upper edge of the wiped 'A' zone area of the windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,275 miles

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

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

light surface scratch mark in the offside upper edgeof the wiped 'A' zone area of the windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,078 miles

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

light surface scratch mark in offside upper edge of the wiped 'A' zone area of the windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2007 16,000 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,566 miles

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

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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W534 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W534 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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W534 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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