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W131 DDJ

2000 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,171 mi
Last recorded40,171 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 DDJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 40,171 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre showing sighns of deterioration

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,689 miles

front wiper conversion to single but clears screen

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre scuffing on outer edge

windows tinted

Fail 27 Jan 2011 39,689 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front wiper conversion to single but clears screen

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre scuffing on outer edge

windows tinted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,832 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2010 30,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,550 miles

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

VEHICLE SHOWS SIGNS OF NOT BEING USED FOR A PERIOD

Fail 1 Feb 2009 17,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

VEHICLE SHOWS SIGNS OF NOT BEING USED FOR A PERIOD

Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,937 miles

under sump tray loose

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2006 14,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

under sump tray loose

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2005 60,309 miles

dampness around fuel tank

long travel on interior handbrake lever

perishing of o/s/r tyre, inner sidewall

security of battery

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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W131 DDJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W131 DDJ, 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 W131 DDJ registered?

W131 DDJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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