MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,577 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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,
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,
cv boots cracking
front tyres worn edges
Only one bulb illuminating in high level brake light unit.
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was W531 SMJ registered?
W531 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 May 2000.
Is W531 SMJ safe to buy?
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