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W563 VHB

2000 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,189 mi
Last recorded139,189 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW563 VHB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 139,189 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outter sills rusted

o/s/r arch rusted

Fail 24 Apr 2013 139,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outter sills rusted

o/s/r arch rusted

Pass 3 May 2012 130,802 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outter sills rusted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 122,939 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both inner and outter sills rusted

o/s/r arch rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 116,483 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 104,573 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 104,573 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 94,665 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 94,665 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 81,921 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 67,015 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

o/s/f tyre on limit on inside edge

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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W563 VHB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel 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 W563 VHB, 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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W563 VHB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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