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W378 RVC

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,822 mi
Last recorded49,822 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 RVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,822 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,684 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 47,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,535 miles

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level below max

front brake pads 50% worn

Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,535 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level below max

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,349 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 43,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,242 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,874 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 32,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,454 miles

2 rear tyres spilts in treads

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 22,462 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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W378 RVC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W378 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W378 RVC registered?

W378 RVC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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