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W371 JBD

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,127 mi
Last recorded3,127 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 JBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 3,127 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 2,762 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 1,649 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension components in general.

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 1,253 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension components in general.

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 951 miles

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension components in general.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 951 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer blowing. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension components in general.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear end of centre exhaust section badly corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 694 miles

General suspension component corrosion

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 245 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 235 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,918 miles

Rear h/brake long travel poss needs adjustment

Upper stop lamp inop

Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,900 miles

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

osr and nsr tyres perishing.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,542 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,073 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,475 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,645 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,089 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,372 miles

hand brake requires adjustment.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,645 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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W371 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 W371 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 W371 JBD registered?

W371 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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