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W497 JSE

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,907 mi
Last recorded83,907 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 JSE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,907 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside front fog light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2013 83,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

back box heat shield insecure

coolant level low

exhaust flexi outer skin loose

offside front fog light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,838 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 80,838 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

coolant level low and weak -7

Pass 31 May 2011 77,382 miles

backbox heatshield insecure

both front wings corroded

exhaust downpipe hanger insecure

front discs worn slightly

oil leak from rocker cover gasket and oil all over engine

Fail 30 May 2011 77,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front discs worn slightly

backbox heatshield insecure

both front wings corroded

exhaust downpipe hanger insecure

oil leak from rocker cover gasket and oil all over engine

Pass 20 May 2010 74,581 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 74,581 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on both edges(185/55/15)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,541 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 71,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,526 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 67,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,506 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 62,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 58,364 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 58,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W497 JSE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W497 JSE, 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 W497 JSE registered?

W497 JSE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W497 JSE safe to buy?

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