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W193 VAV

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,474 mi
Last recorded104,474 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW193 VAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 104,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2016 103,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 101,209 miles

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

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

rear fog light sticks ocasionaly

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,513 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge close to legal limit

Fail 5 Jun 2014 97,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion starting around o/s door threshold

ne segment of high level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge close to legal limit

Pass 22 May 2013 94,111 miles

both outer cv boot gaiters worn/splitting

center high level brake light bulb not working

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge

rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 May 2012 89,978 miles

advise downpipe flexi getting deteriorated

advise slight gearbox oil leak

advise steering rack slightly damp

strong advise corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,505 miles

advise corrosion on o/s and n/s sills

advise downpipe flexi poor

advise handbrake travel

advise o/s/r wheel rim damaged

advise steering rack damp

Pass 26 May 2010 79,851 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise n/s/f tyre close to tread wear markers

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,901 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 75,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 May 2008 69,403 miles

Corrosion of OS outer sill - No holes

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 May 2008 69,403 miles

Corrosion of OS outer sill - No holes

Pass 30 May 2007 61,585 miles

some high level brake lights not working

Pass 8 Jun 2006 59,334 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 59,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

high level stop light not fully working

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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W193 VAV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W193 VAV, 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 W193 VAV registered?

W193 VAV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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