MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,512 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
top center stop light working 50%
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
front c.v boots badly cracked
nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged & low 2 mm 185 55 15 v
offside rear tyre 3 mm
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
both fronr anti-roll bar link arm bushes splitting
both outer driveshaft boots starting to crack
exhaust centre and front corroded
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is W385 DAB safe to buy?
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