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W559 KBJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,547 mi
Last recorded77,547 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 KBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,547 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Front anti-roll bar corroded

Front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Front tyre valves age cracking

Oil leaks

Rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2016 77,547 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Dampness around steering rack

Front anti-roll bar corroded

Front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Front tyre valves age cracking

Offside rear wheel partially binding

Oil leaks

Rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 12 May 2015 76,363 miles

Couldn't see brakes properly

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,403 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2014 75,403 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,856 miles

see advisory sheet 468747393197

Fail 16 Jul 2013 70,856 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,697 miles

age cracking to outer cv boots

corrosion to rear wheel arches

corrosion to sills

electrolite on battery terminals

exhaust corroded

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to front no.plate

Pass 30 Jul 2011 64,291 miles

front tyres getting low on inner edges

water ingress to nsf indiactor lamp

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear no.plate poor

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,784 miles

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

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

slight damage to nsf sill

water damage to rear no.plate

Fail 21 Jul 2009 58,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

high handbrake travel

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

slight damage to nsf sill

water damage to rear no.plate

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 45,385 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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W559 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W559 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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W559 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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