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W532 SMJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,356 mi
Last recorded62,356 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW532 SMJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 62,356 miles

tailgate screen missing covered with carpet

Fail 3 May 2016 62,202 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tailgate screen missing covered with carpet

Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,282 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,828 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,192 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,682 miles

all tyres perished

nearside front tyre low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,341 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,738 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 38,738 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,216 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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W532 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W532 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 W532 SMJ registered?

W532 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W532 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W532 SMJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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