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W426 GEJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,337 mi
Last recorded39,337 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 GEJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,337 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

rear axle beam has slight corrosion

rear axle mounting brackets have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,002 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust rear joint is corroded

rear axle is corroded

rear axle mounting brackets corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,959 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,755 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 35,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,340 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,864 miles

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 32,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,066 miles

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

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

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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W426 GEJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W426 GEJ, 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 W426 GEJ registered?

W426 GEJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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