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W401 TJU

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,020 mi
Last recorded85,020 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 TJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,020 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,625 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front both tyres bold to edge.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 81,625 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front both tyres bold to edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,077 miles

front disc worn

n/s cv boot worn

play in o/s rack arm

Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,332 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 73,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wiper blades worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,124 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Apr 2010 70,124 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,929 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 44,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,239 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 36,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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W401 TJU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W401 TJU, 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 W401 TJU registered?

W401 TJU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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