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W109 OFJ

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,626 mi
Last recorded111,626 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 OFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,626 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 111,625 miles

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)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 98,080 miles

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,909 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 84,909 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,315 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 66,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,591 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,449 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,748 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,276 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 43,276 miles

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

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

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

rear washer not working

rear wiperblade split

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,228 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,558 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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W109 OFJ 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 68.8%.

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 W109 OFJ, 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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What year was W109 OFJ registered?

W109 OFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W109 OFJ safe to buy?

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