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W339 OCJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,253 mi
Last recorded69,253 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW339 OCJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,253 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,253 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,100 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 86,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,302 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 64,283 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,966 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 57,966 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,376 miles

battery not fully secure

both rear shock absorber seem very slightly damp

front number plate deteriorating

handbrake travel slightly long

slight play in offside front wheel

two high level brake light bulbs do not work

very slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 12 Feb 2009 56,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

battery not fully secure

both rear shock absorber seem very slightly damp

front number plate deteriorating

handbrake travel slightly long

slight play in offside front wheel

two high level brake light bulbs do not work

very slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front top and botton drop link bushes are cracking

front brake discs are slightly lipped

offside front cv gaitor is cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2008 49,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front top and botton drop link bushes are cracking

front brake discs are slightly lipped

offside front cv gaitor is cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,938 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 44,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both cv gaitors cracking

both front drop link bushes starting to crack

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,123 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 36,123 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery not fully secure

both front driveshaft gaitors perished

offside rear light lens cracked on edge

offside rear side light slightly dim

play in offside front inner steering rack joint

strong advise offside rear shock obsorber leaking

strong advise split in nearside front tyre tread seems deep

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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W339 OCJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W339 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.

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What year was W339 OCJ registered?

W339 OCJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W339 OCJ safe to buy?

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