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W308 VBV

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 VBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 73,182 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 73,182 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 67,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel high

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 May 2009 59,536 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

o/s front tyre perishing on sidewalls

tape on n/s door mirror

Fail 15 May 2009 59,536 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

o/s front tyre perishing on sidewalls

tape on n/s door mirror

Pass 16 May 2008 53,507 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 44,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,514 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,760 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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W308 VBV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W308 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 W308 VBV registered?

W308 VBV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W308 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W308 VBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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