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W179 VFV

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

83,539 mi
Last recorded83,539 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 VFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 83,539 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise front coil springs and rear coil springs corrosion

advise front subframe corrosion

advise low effort from nearside rear handbrake

advise nearside and offside inner sills and floor area corrosion

advise rear axle corrosion

advise travel in handbrake

nearside front and offside front seat backs sticking

Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,534 miles

both n/s tyres worn and perished

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,233 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES WORN LOW

CATALYST CONVERTOR LEAKING GASES

MINOR PLAY F/O/S WHEEL

N/S STEERING RACK GAITER LOOSE

Fail 16 Jan 2024 81,233 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT FLEXY SECTION (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AT O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH N/S TYRES WORN LOW

CATALYST CONVERTOR LEAKING GASES

MINOR PLAY F/O/S WHEEL

N/S STEERING RACK GAITER LOOSE

Pass 18 Jan 2023 80,132 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,080 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 75,804 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,514 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,070 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,348 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,490 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,991 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 49,987 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 47,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,887 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,986 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,432 miles

Drivers seat does not tilt forward

Middle and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,900 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 31,522 miles

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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W179 VFV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W179 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 W179 VFV registered?

W179 VFV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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