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W665 SBF

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,956 mi
Last recorded49,956 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW665 SBF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,956 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 49,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,805 miles

nearside number plate light slightly dim

wiper arms nead resetting on screen

Pass 7 Dec 2013 33,164 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,132 miles

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

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

all tyres perished on outer walls

both rear doors are stiff to open

front brake discs are rusty

nearside rear sill has corrosion which is damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,773 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,971 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 20,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2009 19,060 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,153 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,509 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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W665 SBF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W665 SBF, 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 W665 SBF registered?

W665 SBF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W665 SBF safe to buy?

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