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W38 MBB

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,713 mi
Last recorded97,713 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 MBB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2018 97,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 94,569 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 91,236 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 91,208 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,029 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,533 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,530 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 66,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 61,205 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 61,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

emissions to be checked

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,193 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,912 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2006 45,612 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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W38 MBB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W38 MBB, 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 W38 MBB registered?

W38 MBB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W38 MBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 MBB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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