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W485 JBD

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,682 mi
Last recorded101,682 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 JBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 55,371 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

slight leak from steering rack

unable to check wheel bolts, wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 May 2012 54,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 498,547 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside rear tyre mishaped

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle surface corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 41,520 miles

rear silencer starting to blow

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,837 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 35,837 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,340 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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W485 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W485 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 W485 JBD registered?

W485 JBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W485 JBD safe to buy?

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