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W188 OBN

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,803 mi
Last recorded101,803 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 OBN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,803 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 101,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,803 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,770 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

o/s/f d[sc scored

Fail 18 Jun 2010 97,766 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

o/s/f d[sc scored

Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,130 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 61,714 miles

both offside tyres slight side wall damage

Fail 30 Apr 2007 59,004 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,986 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 55,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W188 OBN is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W188 OBN, 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 W188 OBN registered?

W188 OBN is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W188 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 OBN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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