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W536 DBW

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,921 mi
Last recorded106,921 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW536 DBW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 106,921 miles

damage to offside front wing

drivers seat doesnt lift up

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 93,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 90,065 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 90,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,931 miles

n/s/f brake pads low

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,473 miles

fuel pump operation noisey

both rear tyres at 2mm approx

Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,760 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,354 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 42,354 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
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W536 DBW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W536 DBW, 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 W536 DBW registered?

W536 DBW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W536 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W536 DBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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