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W538 DBW

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,944 mi
Last recorded56,944 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 DBW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 56,944 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 51,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 45,757 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 45,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,092 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 41,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 35,253 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 35,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt half missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 30,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2018 30,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release catch does not release under tension (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 25,458 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 25,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 24,241 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 22,718 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,954 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 21,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 20,782 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 19,020 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,020 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 16,669 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 14,184 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 12,386 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 12,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 10,663 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 10,663 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 9,262 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 9,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W538 DBW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 W538 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 W538 DBW registered?

W538 DBW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W538 DBW safe to buy?

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