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W58 VEN

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,760 mi
Last recorded99,760 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW58 VEN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2014 99,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 99,760 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 99,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust mount missisg

n/s washers

o/s mirror damage

Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,956 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,917 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,475 miles

front no plate is delaminating

offside rear tyre is peishing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,150 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 75,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,443 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 71,442 miles

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 60,226 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 42,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 42,033 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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W58 VEN is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W58 VEN, 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 W58 VEN registered?

W58 VEN is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W58 VEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W58 VEN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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