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W437 JGR

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,485 mi
Last recorded53,485 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 JGR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,485 miles

front discs corroded

speedo ring broken

Fail 1 Jul 2015 53,468 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front discs corroded

speedo ring broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,578 miles

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

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

Hand brake slight travel and lever side movement it appears the brake system may require adjustment/repair.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall small tear no cords/ply exposed.

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 52,572 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Hand brake slight travel and lever side movement it appears the brake system may require adjustment/repair.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall small tear no cords/ply exposed.

Nearside outer sill corroding

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion underneath

both sides sill corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,455 miles

175/65/R14/82T, Fronts 5mm. Rears 6mm.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear heat-shield loose and rattling, removed as broken.

Pass 26 May 2011 50,547 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 50,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,781 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 46,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front cv boots perished.

front coil springs corroded.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,922 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,883 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front inner brakepad 3/4 worn

Fail 11 Jun 2007 39,840 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

offside front inner brake pad 3/4 worn

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,056 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 30,322 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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W437 JGR 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 73.3%.

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 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 W437 JGR, 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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W437 JGR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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