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W472 VBO

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,489 mi
Last recorded77,489 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 VBO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 77,489 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,489 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,935 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 72,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,367 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,537 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,018 miles

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

Oil leak

advise both front tyres have slight side wall damage & o/s/r side wall cracking

advise hand brake travel

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,270 miles

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

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

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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W472 VBO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W472 VBO, 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 W472 VBO registered?

W472 VBO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W472 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W472 VBO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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