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W697 JDB

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,276 mi
Last recorded67,276 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 JDB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

lower effort to offside park brake

park lever a little high on application

underside transmission leak imminent

washer pipe split

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak on the gearbox

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Feb 2007 48,412 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak on gearbox

rear wiper split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,540 miles

2x screws in n/s/r tyre

cut in o/s/f tyre tread

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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W697 JDB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W697 JDB, 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 W697 JDB registered?

W697 JDB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W697 JDB safe to buy?

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