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W42 OJA

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,247 mi
Last recorded96,247 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 OJA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,247 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 96,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 72,647 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 72,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 63,806 miles

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,393 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 55,393 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 46,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 46,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,108 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2006 38,108 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2005 31,100 miles

both front tyres and o/s rear just legal at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2005 31,100 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres and o/s rear just legal at time of test

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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W42 OJA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W42 OJA, 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 W42 OJA registered?

W42 OJA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W42 OJA safe to buy?

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