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W579 VCW

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,267 mi
Last recorded52,267 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 VCW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,267 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 52,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 50,633 miles

Coolent leak from rad

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake balence out

Rear tyre sidewall cracked but no cord or canvas can be seen

Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2010 45,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 43,495 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

tyre size 175/65/14h

Fail 30 Apr 2009 43,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

tyre size 175/65/14h

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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W579 VCW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W579 VCW, 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 W579 VCW registered?

W579 VCW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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