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W696 KCU

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,001 mi
Last recorded123,001 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 KCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORROSION

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 117,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSR TYRE CRACKING TO SIDEWALL

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 112,730 miles

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

osr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2013 107,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 102,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside front rack arm

slight surface rust both rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Nov 2011 96,698 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both outer c/v gaiters severly perished recommend new

corrosion started on o/s/r brake pipe from brake flex across axle to next junction

n/s/r wheel slightly buckeld

o/s/r brake slightly low in effort

slight movement in o/s/f inner rack tie rod ball joint

when lifting bonnet catches on wipers

Pass 8 Nov 2011 96,698 miles

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

both outer c/v gaiters severly perished recommend new

corrosion started on o/s/r brake pipe from brake flex across axle to next junction

n/s/r wheel slightly buckeld

o/s/r brake slightly low in effort

slight movement in o/s/f inner rack tie rod ball joint

when lifting bonnet catches on wipers

Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,485 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,721 miles

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

both front anti roll bar drop links bushes wearing slightly

light corrosion on both rear short brake pipes ok yet

light corrosion on front to rear main brake pipes at rear ok yet

o/s/r tyre worn low

upper rear centre brake light part inop

Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,844 miles

both front anti roll bar drop bushes worn

condensation in n/s h/lamp glass

rear silencer corroding

top additional brake light parts inop

Fail 14 Nov 2008 74,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front anti roll bar drop bushes worn

condensation in n/s h/lamp glass

rear silencer corroding

top additional brake light parts inop

Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,266 miles

had rear end accident damage

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,088 miles

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2006 47,110 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front antiroll bar drop link bushs cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,110 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front antiroll bar drop link bushs cracking

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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W696 KCU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W696 KCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W696 KCU registered?

W696 KCU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W696 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W696 KCU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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