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W212 OFJ

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,026 mi
Last recorded91,026 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 OFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,026 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,478 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,227 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 10 Jul 2013 84,227 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,862 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 79,862 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 Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,167 miles

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

centre stop lamp has some bulbs not working

Fail 29 Jul 2011 75,167 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp has some bulbs not working

Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 70,420 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,657 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight cut onouter sde wall

centre stop light has 3 bulbs out of 6 working

Fail 19 Jun 2008 58,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,433 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,568 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 51,562 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,154 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 45,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W212 OFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W212 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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W212 OFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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