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W398 DBW

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,571 mi
Last recorded43,571 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 DBW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,571 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 43,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,052 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 33,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,808 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,624 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,158 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,753 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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W398 DBW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W398 DBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W398 DBW registered?

W398 DBW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W398 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W398 DBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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