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W541 VJH

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,037 mi
Last recorded63,037 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 VJH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged corroded (3.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,080 miles

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

REAR HEAT SHIELD ON EXHAUST LOOSE

Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,010 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

REAR HEAT SHIELD ON EXHAUST LOOSE

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,369 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f ABS ring cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2014 55,369 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,316 miles

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

wiper blades split

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,875 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 48,875 miles

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,496 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 45,477 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,161 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 33,167 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,167 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,525 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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W541 VJH is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W541 VJH, 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 W541 VJH registered?

W541 VJH is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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