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W638 SMJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,586 mi
Last recorded57,586 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 SMJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 57,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,408 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 55,286 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 53,949 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,611 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,153 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 50,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust badly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,862 miles

O/S/F ABS Ring cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,588 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,216 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,747 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,022 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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W638 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W638 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 W638 SMJ registered?

W638 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W638 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W638 SMJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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