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W212 XBV

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,643 mi
Last recorded49,643 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 XBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,643 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing close to limt. surface corrosion to all brake discs due to been off road. rear brake back plates damaged.

offside rear panel accident damaged. battery and terminals insecure.power steering drive belt cracking. exhaust back box damaged and slight leaks

slight damage to offside and nearside rear brake flex hose rubber. (grip marks in rubber).front brakes show a slight brake imbalance.

Fail 13 Feb 2007 49,643 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres wearing close to limit. surface corrosion to all brake discs due to vehicle been off road. rear brake back plates damaged.

both rear brake flex hoses rubber slight damage. ( grip marks in rubber ). front brakes show a slight brake imbalance.

offside rear pannel accident damaged.vacum leaks at engine. battery and terminals insecure. power steering drive belt cracking. exhaust back box damaged and slight leaks.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,665 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2006 46,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

emisssions border line may need new lambda sensor

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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W212 XBV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W212 XBV, 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 W212 XBV registered?

W212 XBV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W212 XBV safe to buy?

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