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W698 KFT

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,351 mi
Last recorded98,351 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 KFT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2014 98,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 89,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 89,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,932 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 75,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,535 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 61,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,479 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,181 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

cracks in all tyres unable to tell depths advise attension - slight movement front & rear suspension bushes

pads appear worn unable to fully check pads & discs slight movement steering & suspesion joints bushes cracks cv boot

service & park brake effort slight low

slight corrosion brake pipes ferruls sill subframe steering & suspension components

Fail 3 Dec 2009 33,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

cracks in all tyres unable to tell depths advise attension - slight movement front & rear suspension bushes

pads appear worn unable to fully check pads & discs slight movement steering & suspesion joints bushes cracks cv boot

service & park brake effort slight low

slight corrosion brake pipes ferruls sill subframe steering & suspension components

Pass 9 Aug 2008 24,728 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 24,728 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,398 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 22,392 miles

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

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

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

all tyres showing signs of cracking on walls

Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,835 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 17,503 miles

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

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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W698 KFT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W698 KFT, 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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W698 KFT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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