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W259 NJB

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,545 mi
Last recorded88,545 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 NJB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack gaiter showing signs of dampness

Fail 2 Sep 2013 88,545 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack gaiter showing signs of dampness

Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,401 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 85,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,148 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2011 82,148 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,567 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 79,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 69,756 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 68,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 63,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 58,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W259 NJB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W259 NJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W259 NJB registered?

W259 NJB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W259 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W259 NJB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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