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W164 DOB

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,999 mi
Last recorded100,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 DOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 100,999 miles

Nearside front wiper blade slightly perrished

Fail 27 Jul 2015 100,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front wiper blade slightly perrished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 92,607 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front and nearside front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 92,607 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front and nearside front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,404 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

centre exhaust deteriated.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 66,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,268 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,683 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,897 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 51,896 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,510 miles

Offside front wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,911 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 35,127 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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W164 DOB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W164 DOB, 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 W164 DOB registered?

W164 DOB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W164 DOB safe to buy?

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