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W457 JBD

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,449 mi
Last recorded43,449 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 JBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2015 43,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

surface corrosion along both o/s & n/s outer sills , also rear wheel arches

Pass 20 May 2014 41,683 miles

surface corrosion to outer sills both sdies, n/s/r may soon need attention

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,032 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,011 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)

advise offside rear tyre becoming perrished

advise surface corrosion to nearside rear offside rear lower outer sills

Fail 10 Apr 2012 38,011 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

advise offside rear tyre becoming perrished

advise surface corrosion to nearside rear offside rear lower outer sills

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,111 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 33,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,584 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,672 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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W457 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W457 JBD, 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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W457 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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