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W118 VOB

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,386 mi
Last recorded61,386 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 VOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,386 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / sill (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,606 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 53,606 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,793 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,580 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,309 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,105 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,028 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 38,439 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,014 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,869 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W118 VOB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 W118 VOB, 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 W118 VOB registered?

W118 VOB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W118 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 VOB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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