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W436 JFA

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,367 mi
Last recorded55,367 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 JFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,410 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 51,410 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,953 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 50,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,841 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 49,841 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,947 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 48,947 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,133 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)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 17 May 2011 46,994 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 46,994 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 44,676 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 42,532 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 37,950 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 34,400 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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W436 JFA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W436 JFA, 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 W436 JFA registered?

W436 JFA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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