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W312 RVC

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,390 mi
Last recorded73,390 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 RVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 73,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 70,261 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 70,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 64,664 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 64,664 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,168 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 64,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gear box oil leak

handbrake travel

power steering pump damp no posstive leaks

Fail 24 Aug 2012 61,924 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gear box oil leak

handbrake travel

power steering pump damp no posstive leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,868 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,195 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,785 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,895 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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W312 RVC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W312 RVC, 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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W312 RVC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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