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W246 VDA

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 VDA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 58,003 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,940 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 56,125 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,451 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,655 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 54,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 53,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,443 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,393 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 48,393 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,160 miles

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

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 31 Aug 2012 45,474 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,481 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,255 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 5 Sep 2006 31,517 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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W246 VDA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W246 VDA, 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 W246 VDA registered?

W246 VDA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W246 VDA safe to buy?

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