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W502 JCU

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,165 mi
Last recorded76,165 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW502 JCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,165 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 71,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,822 miles

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

heat shield loose

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,300 miles

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,660 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 49,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,343 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,215 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 42,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 34,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,561 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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W502 JCU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W502 JCU, 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 W502 JCU registered?

W502 JCU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W502 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W502 JCU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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