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W134 VOB

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,056 mi
Last recorded88,056 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 VOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,056 miles

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

both front wiper(s) slight wear. front wxhaust has minor leak of gases (covered with paste) rear brake pipes slightly corroded. both front tyres worn on edges. All above advisory at time of test.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 88,056 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper(s) slight wear. front wxhaust has minor leak of gases (covered with paste) rear brake pipes slightly corroded. both front tyres worn on edges. All above advisory at time of test.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,790 miles

Front brake discs seem worn

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low, 3mm

Nearside front wheel speed sensor broken

Nearside mirror damaged/ slightly insecure, recommend attention/ replace

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge, recommend replace

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low,3mm, splitting/ cracking recommend replace

Power steering rack damp

Slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2011 80,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs seem worn

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low, 3mm

Nearside front wheel speed sensor broken

Nearside mirror damaged/ slightly insecure, recommend attention/ replace

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge, recommend replace

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low,3mm, splitting/ cracking recommend replace

Power steering rack damp

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 76,094 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 76,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 109,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 93,448 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 67,400 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 67,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W134 VOB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W134 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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W134 VOB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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