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W357 RVC

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,158 mi
Last recorded87,158 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 RVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 87,146 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,763 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 25 Jul 2011 80,751 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 26 Jul 2010 74,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,808 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,339 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 69,339 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,884 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 53,219 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,017 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 45,009 miles

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

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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W357 RVC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W357 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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What year was W357 RVC registered?

W357 RVC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W357 RVC safe to buy?

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