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W274 JBD

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,369 mi
Last recorded70,369 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 JBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,369 miles

middle and rear exhuast heavily corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild loose, (rattle)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

middle and rear exhuast heavily corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild loose, (rattle)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,935 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 64,935 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,692 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,384 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

n/s/rear wheel trim missing

oil leak under gear-box??.

oil level low

Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,472 miles

ENGINE NOISEY

OIL LEAK FROM G/BOX?.

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 48,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE NOISEY

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

OIL LEAK FROM G/BOX?.

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,246 miles

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX?.

REAR WASH WIPER NOT WORKING

SMALL BULGE IN N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 28 Jan 2008 44,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX?.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR WASH WIPER NOT WORKING

SMALL BULGE IN N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,991 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 39,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 36,717 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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W274 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W274 JBD, 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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W274 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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