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W531 SMJ

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,577 mi
Last recorded72,577 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 SMJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,577 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 72,577 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear sills & arches corroded, osr floor near drain holes corroded, ns abs ring broken used for speedo not abs ( not fitted)

osr brake line to flexy corroded, osf discs signs off heat, both front outer cv boots deteriating, front tyres worn on edges, bonnet catch/ latch poor, front end damage,

Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both rear sills & arches corroded, osr floor near drain holes corroded, ns abs ring broken used for speedo not abs ( not fitted)

osr brake line to flexy corroded, osf discs signs off heat, both front outer cv boots deteriating, front tyres worn on edges, bonnet catch/ latch poor, front end damage,

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,528 miles

cv boots cracking

front tyres worn edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,202 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 41,321 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 37,096 miles

Only one bulb illuminating in high level brake light unit.

Pass 10 May 2007 32,876 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 28,540 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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W531 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W531 SMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W531 SMJ registered?

W531 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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