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W424 SMJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,620 mi
Last recorded55,620 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW424 SMJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2018 55,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,330 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2016 46,012 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,247 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,217 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 35,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,413 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 18,966 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 18,966 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,036 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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W424 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W424 SMJ, 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 W424 SMJ registered?

W424 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W424 SMJ safe to buy?

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