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W475 VAV

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,836 mi
Last recorded100,836 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 VAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 100,836 miles

centre exhaust blowing

n/s/f indicator incomplete

poor throttle control

Fail 9 Feb 2009 100,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 91,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,036 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 78,990 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2005 70,651 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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W475 VAV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W475 VAV, 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 W475 VAV registered?

W475 VAV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W475 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W475 VAV shows 6 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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