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W477 JDY

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

87,256 mi
Last recorded87,256 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 JDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 87,256 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat removed, no rear seat belts fitted.

Substantial skid plates fitted, full underside inspection not possible

Vehicle substantially modified for competition use

Fail 14 Feb 2026 87,256 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear seat removed, no rear seat belts fitted.

Substantial skid plates fitted, full underside inspection not possible

Vehicle substantially modified for competition use

Pass 15 Feb 2025 86,393 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Orange bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle substantially modified for competition use. Roll cage and harnesses fitted, no rear seats or seat belts fitted, skid plates covering underside.

Pass 19 Feb 2024 85,441 miles

Vehicle substantially modified for competition use. Skid plates covering underside of vehicle, Roll cage and harnesses fitted, no rear seat or seat belts fitted.

Fail 12 Feb 2024 85,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle substantially modified for competition use. Skid plates covering underside of vehicle, Roll cage and harnesses fitted, no rear seat or seat belts fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 84,158 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear wheel appears misaligned, possible damage to rear axle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle substantially modified for competition use. Skid plates covering underside of vehicle, Roll cage and harnesses fitted, no rear seat or rear seat belts fitted.

Fail 23 Feb 2023 83,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.099, limit 1.090 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear wheel appears misaligned, possible damage to rear axle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle substantially modified for competition use. Skid plates covering underside of vehicle, Roll cage and harnesses fitted, no rear seat or rear seat belts fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 83,167 miles

Rear Nearside rear wheel appears misaligned, possible damage to rear axle.

Vehicle modified for competition use. Fitted with full roll cage and harness seat belts. Substantial skid plate underneath concealing some items. No rear seat or seatbelts fitted.

Fail 1 Mar 2022 83,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Nearside rear wheel appears misaligned, possible damage to rear axle.

Vehicle modified for competition use. Fitted with full roll cage and harness seat belts. Substantial skid plate underneath concealing some items. No rear seat or seatbelts fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,274 miles

Vehicle substantially modified for competition use. Roll cage fitted, competition harnesses fitted to front seats, airbag system disabled. Substantial skid plate fitted to underside prevents inspection of some areas.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 81,810 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 79,007 miles

Front seat belts replaced wit competition type harnesses

Non obligatory interior rear view mirror detached from windscreen

Rear seat removed, rear seat belts not present

Underside of vehicle partially obscured by substantial skid plate

VEHICLE SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERED FOR COMPETITION USE

Fail 9 Oct 2018 79,000 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Lamp assembly loose in mounting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Multiple faults with light cluster (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front seat belts replaced wit competition type harnesses

Non obligatory interior rear view mirror detached from windscreen

Rear seat removed, rear seat belts not present

Underside of vehicle partially obscured by substantial skid plate

VEHICLE SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERED FOR COMPETITION USE

Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,744 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Substantial metal skid plate fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components.

Vehicle substantially modified for competition use

Fail 7 Sep 2017 76,744 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Substantial metal skid plate fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components.

Vehicle substantially modified for competition use

Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Substantial skid plate fitted to underside obscuring some components.

Vehicle extensively modified for competition use

Fail 4 Aug 2016 74,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Substantial skid plate fitted to underside obscuring some components.

Vehicle extensively modified for competition use

Fail 23 Apr 2015 71,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle substantially modified for competition use.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,673 miles

Vehicle substantially modified for competition use.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 70,917 miles

vehicle had been modified for rally purposes ie rear seats unable to be used so no rear seatbelts fitted etc

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,234 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 70,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,918 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,774 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,631 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 60,631 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,618 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,835 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 38,835 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,072 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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W477 JDY is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W477 JDY, 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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W477 JDY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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