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W199 VAV

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,051 mi
Last recorded120,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 VAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 120,051 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 120,051 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 105,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 105,642 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 98,758 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 98,758 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 97,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,764 miles

Nearside and Offside abs rotors split.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,358 miles

Nearside and Offside ABS rotors corroded and starting to split.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 82,859 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 79,071 miles

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

nearside front ABS rotor has cracked due to corrision swelling drive shart [ note rotor is still secure at time of test].

Pass 23 Jan 2006 75,205 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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W199 VAV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W199 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W199 VAV registered?

W199 VAV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W199 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W199 VAV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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