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W294 YJX

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,392 mi
Last recorded88,392 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 YJX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 88,392 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 88,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 83,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,006 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,174 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,328 miles

srs light staying on

Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,328 miles

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

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

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

srs light staying on

Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 43,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W294 YJX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W294 YJX, 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

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What year was W294 YJX registered?

W294 YJX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W294 YJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W294 YJX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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