CarVerify

Free Car Check

W291 OCJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,558 mi
Last recorded128,558 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 OCJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 128,558 miles

general corrosion of vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2021 128,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

general corrosion of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2020 105,836 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 105,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,700 miles

rear brakes binding

wipers smeary

2 x centre stop lamps not working

nearside front brake binding

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,929 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,446 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,908 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,327 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,096 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,275 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,750 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,642 miles

n/s cv boot perished

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,401 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,666 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,720 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 43,111 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W291 OCJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W291 OCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W291 OCJ?

You can check the full history of W291 OCJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W291 OCJ registered?

W291 OCJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W291 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W291 OCJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W291 OCJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W291 OCJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.