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W489 NBX

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,544 mi
Last recorded82,544 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 NBX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,544 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,799 miles

long travel in handbrake

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2010 69,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

long travel in handbrake

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,434 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,434 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,799 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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W489 NBX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W489 NBX, 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

How do I check the history of W489 NBX?

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What year was W489 NBX registered?

W489 NBX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W489 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 NBX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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