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W491 JDY

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,793 mi
Last recorded59,793 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 JDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 59,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,136 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2017 41,816 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2017 41,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,706 miles

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,411 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,354 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,692 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,239 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 6,059 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 5,216 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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W491 JDY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W491 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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What year was W491 JDY registered?

W491 JDY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W491 JDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 JDY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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