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W492 JBD

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,269 mi
Last recorded54,269 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 JBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,269 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,794 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 51,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,839 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 49,839 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery loose on tray

Fail 18 Mar 2013 47,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

battery loose on tray

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,060 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 44,060 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack damp with oil impact damage on n/s front wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,577 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,388 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper split

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight leak from nearside of steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,772 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,772 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,119 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 26,113 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,205 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 21,205 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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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W492 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W492 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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What year was W492 JBD registered?

W492 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W492 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W492 JBD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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