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W227 JBD

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,307 mi
Last recorded74,307 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 JBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,798 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 68,798 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread & sidewall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 60,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,596 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,658 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,668 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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W227 JBD 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 78.6%.

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 W227 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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W227 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W227 JBD safe to buy?

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