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W399 SBD

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

84,657 mi
Last recorded84,657 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 SBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 84,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2026 84,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2025 84,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2025 84,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 83,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 83,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 83,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,919 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 wheel arches show corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2022 79,896 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blow on box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 wheel arches show corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 77,422 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,642 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,334 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 75,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,547 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 72,547 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 72,546 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,763 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres sarting to weare on insides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,760 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres sarting to weare on insides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,970 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 63,969 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,548 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 60,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 58,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 52,439 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 52,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,439 miles

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

both rear tyres are crancking

Fail 15 Jul 2011 49,439 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are crancking

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,268 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 34,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,771 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,463 miles

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)

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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W399 SBD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 W399 SBD, 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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W399 SBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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