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W191 DOB

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,417 mi
Last recorded75,417 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 DOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 75,417 miles

corrosion around battery/terminals

cv boots cracking

damage to ns rear

oil on min

rear tyres cracking badly

Fail 19 Nov 2011 75,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion around battery/terminals

cv boots cracking

damage to ns rear

oil on min

rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 20 Nov 2010 70,282 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 67,108 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED ON SIDEWALL

Fail 14 Nov 2009 67,108 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED ON SIDEWALL

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,529 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Fail 18 Nov 2008 62,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,159 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 55,159 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

BUILD UP AROUND BATTERY

CATALYST RATTLING

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both rear tyres outer wall cracks

Fail 8 Aug 2006 46,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres outer wall cracks

Pass 30 Jul 2005 44,206 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 44,048 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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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W191 DOB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W191 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.

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What year was W191 DOB registered?

W191 DOB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W191 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W191 DOB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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