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W531 AOJ

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,636 mi
Last recorded71,636 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 AOJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,636 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s mirror slightly insucure

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate (175/65r14)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 71,636 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Coolant leak

o/s mirror slightly insucure

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate (175/65r14)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 66,362 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r wheel trim missing

rear exhaust box heatshield loose

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,362 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r wheel trim missing

rear exhaust box heatshield loose

Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,444 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit 175/65/14

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre heavily cracked (recommend repair)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 62,444 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit 175/65/14

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre heavily cracked (recommend repair)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,112 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread perished.175/65/14

Fail 22 Jul 2010 57,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread perished.175/65/14

Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,822 miles

o/s/r tyre badly perished and cracking[replacement recommended]175/65/14

Fail 22 Jul 2009 48,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre badly perished and cracking[replacement recommended]175/65/14

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,285 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside front seatbelt fraying on edges

offside rear tyre cracking in tread channels

rear seatbelts tested as presented,child seats fitted

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 21 Jul 2007 39,363 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 39,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 35,150 miles

travel on handbrake lever.

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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W531 AOJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W531 AOJ, 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 W531 AOJ registered?

W531 AOJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W531 AOJ safe to buy?

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