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W656 VFR

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,513 mi
Last recorded110,513 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 VFR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,513 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 99,293 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 99,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,722 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Mar 2015 89,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s drive shaft outer C>V joint clicking when driven into bay

o/s steering control arm inner ball joint play

rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,938 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,239 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

The heat shield over the rear silencer box is loose.

The rear wiper rubber is badly split at the end of the blade.

part of the high level brake light do's not work but it is not more than 50%

Fail 4 Mar 2013 79,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

The heat shield over the rear silencer box is loose.

The rear wiper rubber is badly split at the end of the blade.

part of the high level brake light do's not work but it is not more than 50%

Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,407 miles

tail pipe slightley corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,643 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 68,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,004 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 63,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 52,326 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 52,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

ADVISE NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

BRAKE FLUID LOW IN MASTER CYLINDER

Fail 23 May 2006 46,296 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 46,296 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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W656 VFR is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W656 VFR, 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 W656 VFR registered?

W656 VFR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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