MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake pads worn to limit
Front suspension springs corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake pads worn to limit
Front suspension springs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
front number plate, slight rust staining from mounting screws
front pads and discs heavily rusted, both sides
rear wiper blade not clearing screen
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front number plate, slight rust staining from mounting screws
front pads and discs heavily rusted, both sides
rear wiper blade not clearing screen
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front outer cv gaiters age cracking
exhaust ssytem corroded
front brake discs advanced pitting
front number plate deteriorated
front pads wearing low
gearbox oil leak
n/s/f headlight aim on lower limits
o/s/f stabiliser link rod rubbers age cracking
slight movement in handbrake pawl mechanism
both front outer cv gaiters age cracking
exhaust ssytem corroded
front brake discs advanced pitting
front number plate deteriorated
front pads wearing low
gearbox oil leak
n/s/f headlight aim on lower limits
o/s/f stabiliser link rod rubbers age cracking
slight movement in handbrake pawl mechanism
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust corroded
slight binding n/s front wheel
slight play in steering rack
both front outer cv gaitors age cracking
dampness around power steering rack
exhaust corroded
gear box oil leaks
rear flexable brake hoses age cracking
stone chips in windsscreen
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W288 VBV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 W288 VBV, 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 W288 VBV registered?
W288 VBV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W288 VBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for W288 VBV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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