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W307 DAB

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,022 mi
Last recorded94,022 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW307 DAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 94,022 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f seat don't tilt forward

Pass 1 Apr 2020 92,659 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 92,659 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 89,967 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 89,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,939 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,025 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 84,001 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,594 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 80,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,127 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 75,282 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,344 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 72,344 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,758 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 69,758 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,230 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,745 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on side wall

hand brake travel will need adjustment next year

Fail 13 Apr 2010 65,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack on side wall

hand brake travel will need adjustment next year

Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,313 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

part of centre stop light not working

Fail 4 Apr 2009 58,313 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

part of centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

only one part of centre stop light working

Fail 3 Apr 2008 50,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

only one part of centre stop light working

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,659 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

o/s/f tyreworn on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

slight judder on o/s/f brake

Pass 14 Apr 2006 39,520 miles

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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W307 DAB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W307 DAB, 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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W307 DAB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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