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W133 RGJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,288 mi
Last recorded59,288 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 RGJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,288 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,767 miles

fanbelt slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,011 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,575 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 44,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 32,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,842 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 40,897 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)

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Fail 20 May 2009 40,897 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,500 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 May 2007 37,755 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 17 May 2007 37,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2006 30,763 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 30,763 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W133 RGJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W133 RGJ, 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 W133 RGJ registered?

W133 RGJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W133 RGJ safe to buy?

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