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W132 VOB

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,421 mi
Last recorded144,421 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 VOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 144,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 130,392 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 130,390 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 113,904 miles

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

the top water hose is very weak and may burst

Fail 22 Mar 2014 113,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

the top water hose is very weak and may burst

Pass 4 Apr 2013 107,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 107,495 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,928 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 98,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,188 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 81,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,634 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 73,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 65,058 miles

damage n/s front door

o/s washer 1 blocked

part of high level brake lamp inoperative

poss alternator noise

Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,566 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 45,269 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,455 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 36,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W132 VOB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W132 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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W132 VOB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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