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W408 JPA

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,036 mi
Last recorded93,036 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 JPA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 93,036 miles

wheel arches and underside muddy

Fail 29 Jan 2015 93,010 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

wheelarches and underside very muddy

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside headlight slightly loose

Fail 28 Jan 2014 82,584 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

offside headlight slightly loose

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,062 miles

2 bulbs in high level brake light not working

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

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

dampness around power steering rack

light corrosion to front subframe

offside outer sill at rear slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 73,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2 bulbs in high level brake light not working

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

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

dampness around power steering rack

light corrosion to front subframe

offside outer sill at rear slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,405 miles

coolant level low

nearside rack gaiter damp

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

Fail 8 Mar 2012 66,404 miles

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

coolant level low

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

nearside rack gaiter damp

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,920 miles

advisory on perivous test no559223651042

Fail 22 Feb 2011 52,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear brake lightly binding

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,362 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 49,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight perishing of OSR tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2009 46,541 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight bind OSR Brake

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,541 miles

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

Slight bind OSR Brake

Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,401 miles

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

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

both front anti-roll bar links bushes are weak

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,623 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 37,619 miles

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

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

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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W408 JPA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W408 JPA, 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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W408 JPA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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