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W522 VEC

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,242 mi
Last recorded87,242 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 VEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 87,242 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

front exhaust deterioated

Fail 3 Jul 2012 87,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

air bag light on

front wipers not checked washers not working

Fail 5 Jul 2011 82,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,167 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,521 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,319 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 70,319 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,710 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,012 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,820 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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W522 VEC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W522 VEC, 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 W522 VEC registered?

W522 VEC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W522 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 VEC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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