MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,458 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated.
Spare tyre defective
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Spare tyre defective
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise brake inspection due to wear on o/s/f brake pads
n/s/f tyre is perished
n/s/r tyre is perished
o/s/f tyre is perished
rear wiper is split
slight bind on o/s/f wheel
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise brake inspection due to wear on o/s/f brake pads
n/s/f tyre is perished
n/s/r tyre is perished
o/s/f tyre is perished
rear wiper is split
slight bind on o/s/f wheel
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
rear wiper split
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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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W297 VDA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W297 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 W297 VDA registered?
W297 VDA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2000.
Is W297 VDA safe to buy?
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