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W453 JFA

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,322 mi
Last recorded53,322 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 JFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 53,322 miles

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

vehicle has surface rust

Fail 30 Nov 2016 53,321 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,968 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BORDERLINE (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BORDERLINE (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

high level/ 3rd brake light unit inoperative at time of test

removed items from drivers view prior to test

repair carried out to o/s/f indicator lense

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 22 Nov 2014 31,346 miles

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

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

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

cracking to nearside rear tyre borderline

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,949 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to nearside outersill

Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,355 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,088 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,524 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,650 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,213 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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W453 JFA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W453 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W453 JFA registered?

W453 JFA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W453 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W453 JFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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