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W657 WJW

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,951 mi
Last recorded71,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 WJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,951 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

alternator drive belt deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage (205/4517).

Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,951 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

alternator drive belt deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage (205/4517).

Pass 13 Jun 2008 68,928 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,088 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 60,390 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 60,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 54,412 miles

ALL TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS HAVE IMPACT DAMAGE EVIDENT

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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W657 WJW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W657 WJW, 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 W657 WJW registered?

W657 WJW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W657 WJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W657 WJW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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