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W261 NJB

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,170 mi
Last recorded97,170 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 NJB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2013 97,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 91,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 70,814 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,200 miles

n/s c/v boot badly perished

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit 185/65/14

o/s c/v boot badly perished and leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,208 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm 185/65/14

n/s/r tyre well worn and worn very unevenly

Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,127 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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W261 NJB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W261 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

How do I check the history of W261 NJB?

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What year was W261 NJB registered?

W261 NJB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W261 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 NJB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W261 NJB have outstanding finance?

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