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W168 DOB

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,696 mi
Last recorded61,696 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 DOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 61,696 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack 0/s (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 59,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,527 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 57,513 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,004 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,700 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,571 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,670 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 48,656 miles

Offside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 47,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,028 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,867 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,673 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,678 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,181 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,699 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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W168 DOB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W168 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 W168 DOB registered?

W168 DOB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 22 April 2000.

Is W168 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W168 DOB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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