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W234 VEC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,786 mi
Last recorded59,786 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 VEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 59,779 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,227 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,825 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaining metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 35,349 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaining metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 26,497 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 15,741 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 15,741 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,057 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 14,389 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,872 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to split

offside front tyre starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,880 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,262 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 12,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W234 VEC 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 77.3%.

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 W234 VEC, 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 W234 VEC registered?

W234 VEC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W234 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W234 VEC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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