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W453 JBD

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,153 mi
Last recorded61,153 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 JBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 61,153 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

handbrake travel high

offside rear brake slow

Fail 6 Feb 2016 61,148 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing inner edges

handbrake travel high

offside rear brake slow

Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,447 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,613 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,735 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 42,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,316 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,713 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,856 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,846 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 29,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,929 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,122 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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W453 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W453 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 W453 JBD registered?

W453 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W453 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W453 JBD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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