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W344 JBD

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

105,320 mi
Last recorded105,320 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 JBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 May 2025 105,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 104,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 104,632 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,484 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills /arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills/ arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 102,354 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 102,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Mar 2021 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Mar 2020 100,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,918 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 89,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,967 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,434 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,212 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,468 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 70,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,753 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 60,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,707 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,676 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 54,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,763 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 43,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,511 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,908 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W344 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W344 JBD, 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 W344 JBD registered?

W344 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W344 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W344 JBD shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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