MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise oil leak
nearside steering rack gaitor damp with power steering fluid
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
nearside steering rack gaitor damp with power steering fluid
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W198 MBU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 W198 MBU, 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
How do I check the history of W198 MBU?
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What year was W198 MBU registered?
W198 MBU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W198 MBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W198 MBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W198 MBU have outstanding finance?
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