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W308 XVC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,952 mi
Last recorded83,952 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 XVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,952 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,357 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 77,214 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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,635 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 67,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,870 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 45,108 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,108 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,368 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,174 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 24,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,906 miles

advise nearside front tyre 2m

Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,025 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,029 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 18,029 miles

Nearside 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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W308 XVC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XVC, 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 W308 XVC registered?

W308 XVC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W308 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W308 XVC shows 18 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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