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W449 JHT

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,876 mi
Last recorded91,876 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 JHT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,876 miles

Body has slight corrosion ns/os outer sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 May 2017 89,211 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,759 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH AND CRACK

THERE IS CORROSION UNDER-NEATH VEHICLE AROUND MOUNTING AND FIXING POINTS

Fail 30 Jun 2016 86,759 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH AND CRACK

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

THERE IS CORROSION UNDER-NEATH VEHICLE AROUND MOUNTING AND FIXING POINTS

Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,311 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Jul 2015 83,311 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,581 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2014 79,581 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,515 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 75,515 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 71,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,718 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 68,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 65,153 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,491 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 59,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,670 miles

This vehicle hasa sustained accident damage to the rear end. Repaire (poor job carried out) some gaps. However, not within a perscribed area.

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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W449 JHT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W449 JHT, 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 W449 JHT registered?

W449 JHT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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