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W287 PAJ

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,909 mi
Last recorded73,909 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 PAJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,909 miles

Battery insecure

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

Gearbox oil leak.

N/S/F outer driveshaft speed sensor ring corroded & becoming detachted from shaft.

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 73,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Gearbox oil leak.

N/S/F outer driveshaft speed sensor ring corroded & becoming detachted from shaft.

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 67,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

battery insecure

fan belt + power steering belts badley cracked [as car had a timing belt?]

near side front wheel speed sensor ring broken

radiator detiorated

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,587 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

fan belt + power steering belts badley cracked [as car had a timing belt?]

near side front wheel speed sensor ring broken

radiator detiorated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,979 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/s/f speed ring on driveshaft broken

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe rubbing on a bracket, under bonnet.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 60,977 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/s/f speed ring on driveshaft broken

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe rubbing on a bracket, under bonnet.

n/s/f wheel binding slightly.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 57,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,679 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 52,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,232 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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W287 PAJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver 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 W287 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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What year was W287 PAJ registered?

W287 PAJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W287 PAJ safe to buy?

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