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V508 WFC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,498 mi
Last recorded113,498 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 WFC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 113,498 miles

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

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

front wiper self park onop

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot perished

Fail 3 Mar 2012 113,498 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front wiper self park onop

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot perished

Pass 12 Mar 2011 94,471 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper rubbers split

part of high level brake lamp inop

Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,283 miles

part of high level brake lamp inop

Fail 13 Mar 2010 75,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

part of high level brake lamp inop

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing down on edge of tread

n/s/r tyre perished

some of high level brake lamp inop

Fail 11 Mar 2009 63,277 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing down on edge of tread

n/s/r tyre perished

some of high level brake lamp inop

Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,541 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 40,682 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 40,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 28,775 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,775 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V508 WFC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V508 WFC, 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 V508 WFC registered?

V508 WFC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V508 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V508 WFC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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