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W389 JBD

2000 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,009 mi
Last recorded91,009 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 JBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,009 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,515 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,326 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,578 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,729 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,729 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 46,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,368 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,669 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 36,669 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,320 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 26,320 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 26,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W389 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W389 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 W389 JBD registered?

W389 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W389 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W389 JBD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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