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W271 AHJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,540 mi
Last recorded63,540 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 AHJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,540 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 63,540 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.

nearside front tyre scrubbing on edges of tread and has slight damage on inner wall 185/55/15

nearside rear tyre cracking around tread, cords or ply not showing yet.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 58,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.

nearside front tyre scrubbing on edges of tread and has slight damage on inner wall 185/55/15

nearside rear tyre cracking around tread, cords or ply not showing yet.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,086 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking around tread.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 52,086 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking around tread.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,678 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 42,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 19 Jan 2012 34,191 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to show signs of wear.

rear wipper blade missing.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 34,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre starting to show signs of wear.

rear wipper blade missing.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,332 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,452 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,313 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 21,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,096 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 18,696 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,088 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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W271 AHJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W271 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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What year was W271 AHJ registered?

W271 AHJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W271 AHJ safe to buy?

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