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W551 DBW

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,151 mi
Last recorded73,151 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 DBW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body damage to o/s/f

Fail 24 Jun 2016 73,151 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body damage to o/s/f

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,735 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 62,730 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,524 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

slight weak from power steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,449 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,035 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 49,035 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,210 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,882 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,657 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,745 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 37,398 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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W551 DBW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W551 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 W551 DBW registered?

W551 DBW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W551 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 DBW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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