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W136 RGJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,148 mi
Last recorded41,148 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 RGJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,148 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 40,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 40,118 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 39,174 miles

battery slightly insecure

coolant leaking from coolant cap

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 39,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

battery slightly insecure

coolant leaking from coolant cap

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 37,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak from oil pressure switch

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 25 May 2010 36,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre cut on inner side wall no plys or cords showing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2010 36,583 miles

off side front tyre cut on inner side wall no plys or cords showing

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 May 2009 36,114 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 18 May 2009 36,114 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 May 2008 35,380 miles

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

slight chalf between power steering hose and clutch cable behind engine

Fail 28 May 2008 35,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight chalf between power steering hose and clutch cable behind engine

Pass 29 May 2007 34,244 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 34,244 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 32,813 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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W136 RGJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W136 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 W136 RGJ registered?

W136 RGJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W136 RGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W136 RGJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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