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W189 PBD

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,479 mi
Last recorded89,479 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 PBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 89,478 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,240 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 77,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,412 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,587 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 53,587 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 38,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 38,658 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W189 PBD 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 W189 PBD, 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 W189 PBD registered?

W189 PBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W189 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 PBD 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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