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W142 WAJ

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 WAJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,260 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,992 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,488 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,549 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,557 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,559 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,208 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,098 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 44,099 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,099 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 39,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,577 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,200 miles

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

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

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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W142 WAJ 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W142 WAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W142 WAJ registered?

W142 WAJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W142 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W142 WAJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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