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W61 OJA

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,445 mi
Last recorded92,445 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 OJA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

windscreen is cracked outside the swept areas

Fail 21 Jun 2016 92,442 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

windscreen is cracked outside the swept areas

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,787 miles

front brake discs scored

front springs rusty

n/s/f c v boot perished

o/s sill getting rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2015 86,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs scored

front springs rusty

n/s/f c v boot perished

o/s sill getting rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,889 miles

both front seats wont recline

front springs rusty

n/s/ +o/s front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

n/s/ sill getting rusty

o/s/ sill getting rusty

rear springs rusty

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2014 77,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front seats wont recline

front springs rusty

n/s/ +o/s front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

n/s/ sill getting rusty

o/s/ sill getting rusty

rear springs rusty

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2013 70,130 miles

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

both ends of front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

exhaust getting rusty

n/s/ sill getting rusty

n/s/f door mirror missing

rear exhaust shield fallen off

Fail 11 Jun 2013 70,130 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

both ends of front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

exhaust getting rusty

n/s/ sill getting rusty

n/s/f door mirror missing

radiator leaking

rear exhaust shield fallen off

Pass 14 May 2012 63,077 miles

both sills getting rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 12 May 2012 63,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

both sills getting rusty

exhaust heat shield fallen off

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 27 May 2011 55,159 miles

2 bulbs out in centre brake light

Both outer c.v boots perished

Nearside outer front sill damaged

Nearside outer sill getting rusty

Offside outer front sill damaged

Fail 27 May 2011 55,159 miles

2 bulbs out in centre brake light

Both outer c.v boots perished

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside outer front sill damaged

Nearside outer sill getting rusty

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer front sill damaged

Pass 19 May 2010 48,280 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 48,280 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2009 45,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2009 45,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 436,069 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,629 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 32,566 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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W61 OJA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W61 OJA, 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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W61 OJA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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