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W626 NFJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,365 mi
Last recorded44,365 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW626 NFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs getting worn ...... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 44,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall badly splitting on inner sidewall...... (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs getting worn ...... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 43,794 miles

front brake discs lipped

small splits offside front inner tyre wall, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 28 Nov 2018 42,376 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 42,374 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Stop lamp poor light output......... (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 41,784 miles

Front Adv front exhaust flexi joint getting poor condition .......

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Adv both front outer CV gaiters getting split and perished..... (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,155 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 41,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 40,349 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 40,347 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 39,400 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,801 miles

o/s/r tyre damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,787 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 35,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,809 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 32,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,057 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 29,997 miles

Both rear tyres (outer) sidewalls starting to perish.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,997 miles

Both rear tyres (outer) sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,719 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 20,293 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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W626 NFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 W626 NFJ, 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 W626 NFJ registered?

W626 NFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W626 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W626 NFJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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