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W218 DDJ

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,867 mi
Last recorded89,867 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 DDJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,867 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 89,867 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 76,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,392 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 55,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s /f inner gatior split

Fail 5 Mar 2010 40,435 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wallscuffed / o/s/f seat non- ajustable

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,435 miles

n/s/r tyre wallscuffed / o/s/f seat non- ajustable

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,365 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 21,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,783 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 19,783 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,201 miles

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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W218 DDJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold 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 W218 DDJ, 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 W218 DDJ registered?

W218 DDJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W218 DDJ safe to buy?

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