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W385 DAB

2000 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,512 mi
Last recorded85,512 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 DAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 85,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

top center stop light working 50%

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

top center stop light working 50%

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,228 miles

2x bulbs in centre stop lamp inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on edges to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge to 2mm

rear wiper blade split

slight judder from o/s/f brake on RBT

washers weak

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 14 Apr 2012 76,228 miles

2x bulbs in centre stop lamp inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on edges to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge to 2mm

rear wiper blade split

slight judder from o/s/f brake on RBT

washers weak

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,270 miles

2 bulbs in centre stop light inoperative

exhaust centre corroded

oil om min

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

wipers do not park

Fail 16 Apr 2011 74,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

2 bulbs in centre stop light inoperative

exhaust centre corroded

oil om min

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

wipers do not park

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,801 miles

3x bulbs n/w in centre stop lamp

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dampness around fuel tank area

front wipers not parking correctly

o/s washer jet partially blocked

rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly deterioated

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Apr 2009 67,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Apr 2009 67,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Apr 2008 66,576 miles

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

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

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

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

front c.v boots badly cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged & low 2 mm 185 55 15 v

offside rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,576 miles

front c.v boots badly cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged & low 2 mm 185 55 15 v

offside rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,799 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges 185/55r15h

both front dog bone bushes perished

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack

both nearside tyres low 185/55r15h

Pass 20 Apr 2006 61,343 miles

both fronr anti-roll bar link arm bushes splitting

both outer driveshaft boots starting to crack

exhaust centre and front corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2006 61,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes splitting

both outer driveshaft boots starting to crack

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2005 55,334 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2005 55,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W385 DAB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W385 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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W385 DAB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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