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W599 VOF

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,391 mi
Last recorded120,391 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 VOF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 120,391 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 120,390 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 118,349 miles

O/S/F Wheel arch corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2014 118,348 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F Wheel arch corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 May 2013 102,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Fuel pump noisy in opperation

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Nearside anti-roll bar link rod bushes worn and perished

Offside front brake pads worn very low

Outer CV boots perished

Rear indicators faded slightly

Windscreen washer jets not working correctey

Fail 7 May 2013 102,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Fuel pump noisy in opperation

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Nearside anti-roll bar link rod bushes worn and perished

Offside front brake pads worn very low

Outer CV boots perished

Rear indicators faded slightly

Windscreen washer jets not working correctey

Pass 11 May 2012 89,509 miles

rear numberplate starting to seporate

Fail 11 May 2012 89,502 miles

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

rear numberplate starting to seporate

Pass 28 May 2011 76,272 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside wiper torn

Fail 17 May 2011 75,597 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside wiper torn

Pass 25 May 2010 63,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate started to delaminate

Pass 12 May 2008 30,486 miles

Brake fluid - tested FAILED - need's replacment

Number plate - front slightly discoloured

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 15,742 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 10,521 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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W599 VOF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W599 VOF, 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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W599 VOF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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