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W588 BJX

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,892 mi
Last recorded88,892 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 BJX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 88,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,446 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,051 miles

N/s steering rack boot damp

O/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s steering rack boot damp

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,080 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 63,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,269 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 57,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,352 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 51,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,214 miles

front number plate in poor condishion

Fail 15 Aug 2008 47,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate in poor condishion

Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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W588 BJX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W588 BJX, 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 W588 BJX registered?

W588 BJX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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