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W427 GEJ

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,737 mi
Last recorded52,737 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 GEJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 51,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,382 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 48,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,642 miles

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

front number platre broken

Fail 18 Dec 2014 46,641 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)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front number platre broken

Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,253 miles

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

centre brake light only partially working

Fail 16 Dec 2013 45,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre brake light only partially working

Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,965 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 43,965 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

osr brake binding

Fail 10 Dec 2010 42,379 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,379 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre stop lamp partly inoperative

rear indicator lamp bulbs faded

Fail 17 Dec 2009 41,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

centre stop lamp partly inoperative

rear indicator lamp bulbs faded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,603 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 37,858 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,858 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,574 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,369 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 32,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W427 GEJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W427 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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W427 GEJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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