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W393 WBT

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,661 mi
Last recorded116,661 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 WBT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2018 116,628 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill same hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2017 109,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear brake recording little effort

coolant low

sills corroded near side & off side

Fail 17 Jun 2017 109,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear brake recording little effort

coolant low

sills corroded near side & off side

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,434 miles

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 97,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 85,562 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 91,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Rear tyres deteriorated ( cracked between tread blocks )

Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,742 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Rear tyres deteriorated ( cracked between tread blocks )

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,470 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both rear tyres are perished

Fail 7 Jun 2013 66,398 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

front exhaust flexi deteriated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 60,411 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 60,411 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,439 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 54,554 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 54,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,833 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 48,514 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2007 44,687 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,718 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 36,663 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 36,663 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 36,663 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 36,663 miles

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

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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W393 WBT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W393 WBT, 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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W393 WBT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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