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W599 KCB

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,433 mi
Last recorded75,433 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 KCB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 69,362 miles

NS wiper split at end.

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

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

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

Water leak in boot.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 69,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

NS wiper split at end.

Nearside Outer 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)

Water leak in boot.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,112 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 67,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,688 miles

NS&OS outer cv gaiter slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,127 miles

NS&OS outert cv gaiter perished.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 59,127 miles

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

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

NS&OS outert cv gaiter perished.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,307 miles

Radiator deteriorating.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,150 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)

Pass 29 May 2008 40,008 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 40,008 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,713 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 34,711 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

One os washer jet not working.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,680 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 29,680 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2005 23,644 miles

Alternator belt perished

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 23,644 miles

Alternator belt perished

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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W599 KCB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W599 KCB, 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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W599 KCB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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