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W523 VUG

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,652 mi
Last recorded68,652 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 VUG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 68,652 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 58,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 58,786 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 May 2010 48,957 miles

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

slight binding o/s/f brakes

Fail 17 May 2010 48,952 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 46,506 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 43,737 miles

Front & rear number plates are starting to de-laminate.

Fail 23 May 2008 43,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front & rear number plates are starting to de-laminate.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,905 miles

front numberplate starting to discolour

rear numberplate starting to discolour

Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,479 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 37,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 33,453 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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W523 VUG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W523 VUG, 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 W523 VUG registered?

W523 VUG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W523 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 VUG shows 12 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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