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W282 PAJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,834 mi
Last recorded130,834 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 PAJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 130,834 miles

both front outer cv boots have slight weep of greace

both rear indicaters fading to white light

engine leaking oil

o/s outer sill corroding

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber bush starting to de-lamanate and perish

rear exhaust pipe has slight blow

Fail 7 Jun 2011 130,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer cv boots have slight weep of greace

both rear indicaters fading to white light

engine leaking oil

o/s outer sill corroding

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber bush starting to de-lamanate and perish

rear exhaust pipe has slight blow

Pass 25 May 2010 119,437 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 119,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 106,204 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 106,200 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 97,572 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 97,572 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2007 84,328 miles

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

vehicle underbody starting to show signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal.

wheel trims fitted allround, unable to check wheel nuts for presence/security.

Fail 11 Mar 2007 84,328 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

vehicle underbody starting to show signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal.

wheel trims fitted allround, unable to check wheel nuts for presence/security.

Pass 11 Mar 2006 75,224 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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W282 PAJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 W282 PAJ, 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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W282 PAJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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