MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust corroded heavilly
part of high level brake light inop
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust corroded heavilly
nsf abs ring cracked-abs light ok
nsr shock absorber damp
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nsf abs ring cracked-abs light ok
nsr shock absorber damp
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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W298 BEG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 W298 BEG, 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 W298 BEG registered?
W298 BEG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 May 2000.
Is W298 BEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for W298 BEG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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