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W158 VFV

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,884 mi
Last recorded102,884 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 VFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 102,884 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 102,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

All brake hoses ferrules corroded

All brake pies slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 94,655 miles

oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 17 Aug 2011 94,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,652 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 84,652 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise:power steering pipes rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,688 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 74,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,345 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 64,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,482 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 57,482 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,379 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 34,851 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W158 VFV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W158 VFV, 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 W158 VFV registered?

W158 VFV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W158 VFV safe to buy?

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