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W494 BJX

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,323 mi
Last recorded66,323 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 BJX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

all brake pipes have been undersealed

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 66,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

all brake pipes have been undersealed

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,296 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 63,285 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,671 miles

All brake pipes undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2015 60,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

All brake pipes undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,986 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front speedo pick cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 50,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,148 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 47,148 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,476 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 41,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,397 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,473 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,734 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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W494 BJX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W494 BJX, 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 W494 BJX registered?

W494 BJX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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