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W252 AHJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,208 mi
Last recorded125,208 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 AHJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 125,208 miles

Front number plate fading

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 119,146 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 119,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 113,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 113,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,987 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 105,987 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,991 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 99,454 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 99,453 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,246 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 97,244 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,860 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,504 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated

fuel tank damp round kneck area

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,262 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 71,262 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,793 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 62,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,307 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,159 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W252 AHJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W252 AHJ, 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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W252 AHJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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