CarVerify

Free Car Check

W595 VBT

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

39,363 mi
Last recorded39,363 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW595 VBT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,363 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHING.

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 39,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHING.

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres are perished on sidewalls 175/65x14h

Fail 26 Feb 2015 35,755 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres are perished on sidewalls 175/65x14h

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres are cracking around tread areas and side walls

Fail 25 Feb 2014 31,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres are cracking around tread areas and side walls

Pass 23 Jan 2013 25,433 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind at osf wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,548 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 24,548 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,311 miles

n/s/f shocker leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2011 23,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f shocker leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,215 miles

bonnet fouling wipers

n/s/f shocker weeping oil

o/s/f wiper ends split

Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,985 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,830 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 19,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,575 miles

as advisory notice no.730977387056

Fail 28 Mar 2007 18,575 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in places

Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,767 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W595 VBT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W595 VBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W595 VBT?

You can check the full history of W595 VBT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W595 VBT registered?

W595 VBT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W595 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W595 VBT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W595 VBT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W595 VBT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.