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W642 MBJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,224 mi
Last recorded40,224 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 MBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,224 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,136 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,822 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 34,449 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 29,728 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 24,692 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 24,624 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2012 24,624 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,636 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 23,632 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 23,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,555 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,454 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,429 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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W642 MBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W642 MBJ, 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 W642 MBJ registered?

W642 MBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W642 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W642 MBJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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