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W498 NBB

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,773 mi
Last recorded146,773 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 NBB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 146,773 miles

All tyres feathering on edges

Both rear axle bushes starting to debond

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear tyres starting to peresh slightly

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Radiator in poor condition

Rear silencer baffles braking up

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight dampness on power steering rack

Underside of vehicle corroded

Various oil leaks

Pass 24 Sep 2010 140,695 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside tyre feathering on the outer edge

Offside front CV gaiter slightly leaking grease

Offside tyre feathering on the inner edge

Radiator in poor condition

Slight power steering oil weep from steering rack

Various oil leaks

battery insecure

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2009 140,670 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake slow to opperate

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres are of different nominal size to front

Slight weep from steering rack and power steering pump

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 136,285 miles

Brake hose ferrules crroded

Front discs corroded and very heavly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight front brake inbalance

Slight play in rack

Fail 13 Mar 2008 136,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose ferrules crroded

Front discs corroded and very heavly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight front brake inbalance

Slight play in rack

Pass 19 Apr 2007 134,307 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,560 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 84,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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W498 NBB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W498 NBB, 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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W498 NBB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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