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W654 RDV

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,686 mi
Last recorded71,686 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW654 RDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 71,686 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi pipe worn

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2025 66,969 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 12 Apr 2024 61,416 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 61,416 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 57,238 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 56,071 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 55,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,666 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,491 miles

slight corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,482 miles

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

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

slight corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,978 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,171 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,802 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 38,898 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,168 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,805 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,184 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,981 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,654 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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W654 RDV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W654 RDV, 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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W654 RDV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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