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W188 PHB

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,085 mi
Last recorded97,085 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 PHB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 96,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,568 miles

both outer c/v boots poor

both rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil on them

front no plate condition poor

o/s abs ring on driveshaft broke

Fail 30 Jun 2011 89,506 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both outer c/v boots poor

both rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil on them

front no plate condition poor

o/s abs ring on driveshaft broke

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,932 miles

abs ring on o/s c/v joint broke

front no plate in poor condition

n/s rear foot and hand brake performance poor

Fail 26 Mar 2009 71,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate poor

o/s front a b s ring brocken

Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,003 miles

front number plate poor

o/s front a b s ring brocken

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,717 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,474 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 52,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,880 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 52,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 PHB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PHB, 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 PHB registered?

W188 PHB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W188 PHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 PHB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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