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W262 PFJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,564 mi
Last recorded100,564 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 PFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 100,564 miles

Front wings corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 100,564 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front wings corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 100,482 miles

Front o/s & n/s wings corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 100,482 miles

Front o/s & n/s wings corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 100,057 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

offside & nearside front wings corroded

offside & nearside wheel aches corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 99,169 miles

Front exhaust pipe fexi-joint deteriorated

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion offside & nearside wings & both rear wheel arches

Fail 6 Aug 2018 99,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust pipe fexi-joint deteriorated

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

surface corrosion offside & nearside wings & both rear wheel arches

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,982 miles

Front both wings surface corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 10mm cracks x2 (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,579 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

surface corrosion offside & nearside rear wheel arches

Pass 22 Jul 2015 94,109 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,839 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,843 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 83,841 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,091 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,728 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s/rear tyre worn to 2mm in places & cracking tread

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,518 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,970 miles

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

both front tyres worn in places below 2mm

Fail 29 Jul 2009 56,970 miles

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

both front tyres worn in places below 2mm

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,986 miles

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

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,133 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 35,960 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 29,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2005 29,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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W262 PFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W262 PFJ, 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 W262 PFJ registered?

W262 PFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 August 2000.

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