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W486 UKJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,553 mi
Last recorded124,553 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 UKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 124,553 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 122,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken from rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 117,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 112,299 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 112,298 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 100,644 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2012 100,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2011 91,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades split

osr tyre cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2011 91,826 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades split

osr tyre cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,320 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 82,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,712 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,234 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

tyres starting to weather

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,866 miles

nearside rear shock slightly damp

offside rear tyre is perishing

rear exhaust baffles have broken up inside

rear wiper blade is split

various marks to front screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,504 miles

exhaust rusty in places

offside and nearside front cv gaiters are cracking

steering rack is damp

Fail 1 Sep 2006 40,504 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rusty in places

offside and nearside front cv gaiters cracking

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Sep 2005 30,002 miles

both front drop link rubbers perishing

high level brake light has several bulbs out

offside rear tyre perishing

power steering belt perishing

slight dampness around steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 27 Sep 2005 30,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

both front drop link rubbers perishing

high level brake light has several bulbs out

offside rear tyre perishing

power steering belt perishing

slight dampness around steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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W486 UKJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W486 UKJ, 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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W486 UKJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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