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W442 NJM

2000 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,204 mi
Last recorded70,204 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Rover 82562,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 NJM
MakeRover
Model825
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,204 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front anti-roll bar drop link weak

both front wipers in poor condition

front discs worn and lipped

long travel hand brake

Fail 13 Aug 2008 70,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front anti-roll bar drop link weak

both front wipers in poor condition

front discs worn and lipped

long travel hand brake

Fail 6 Aug 2008 70,171 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bad oil leak

hand brake lever travel high

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s/f steering rack gaiter slight leak

o/s/f inner main beam inop

suspect rear pads low?

Pass 28 Jul 2007 63,286 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f inner main beam inop

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,748 miles

rear discs and pads in poor condition. †n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge. †rear indicattors pale. †front no. plate cracked.

Pass 1 Aug 2005 47,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 825?

Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,080
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
5,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,646
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,511
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,111
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,022
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W442 NJM is a 2000 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 62,863 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 825 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W442 NJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 825 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 825 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W442 NJM registered?

W442 NJM is a 2000 Rover 825, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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