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W217 JBD

2000 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,457 mi
Last recorded100,457 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 JBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 100,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

major oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 85,738 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 85,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 75,277 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 67,847 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,957 miles

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

Crack in windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2010 54,984 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,822 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 48,822 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,409 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,409 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

neraside & offside rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,610 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 36,606 miles

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

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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W217 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W217 JBD, 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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W217 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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