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W427 SMJ

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,949 mi
Last recorded100,949 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 SMJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,949 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 100,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,187 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 88,940 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Fail 8 May 2015 88,940 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2014 82,031 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,776 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,756 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,601 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 55,740 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,910 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,118 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,700 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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W427 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green 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 W427 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

How do I check the history of W427 SMJ?

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What year was W427 SMJ registered?

W427 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W427 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W427 SMJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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