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W351 OCJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,086 mi
Last recorded92,086 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 OCJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 92,086 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,109 miles

Front Section exhaust mount corroded and insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 84,109 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both outers (2.5.C.1a)

Front Section exhaust mount corroded and insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 78,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 78,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light stuck on with sidelight (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 71,268 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 71,268 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,275 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 65,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,019 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 56,428 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,589 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 45,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,478 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 32,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,700 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,398 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,146 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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W351 OCJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 W351 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 W351 OCJ registered?

W351 OCJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W351 OCJ safe to buy?

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