CarVerify

Free Car Check

W661 VNO

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,530 mi
Last recorded58,530 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
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

RegistrationW661 VNO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 58,530 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,603 miles

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

both c.v gaiters cracking

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

offside outer sill corroding

offside rear door stiff to open/close

power steering belt cracking

tempoary repairs to nearside front bumper

wheel arches corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2014 54,619 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

offside front wheel arch corroding

offside outer sill corroding

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,387 miles

brake pipes corroding

dampness nearside steer rack boot

front brake discs worn

nearside front bumper corner damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,305 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 48,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,861 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,748 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,622 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,524 miles

advise as on fail

Fail 16 Apr 2007 31,524 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear flexable brake hose unions corroding

slight movement inner rack joints

Fail 14 Apr 2006 28,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

accident damage to nearside front bumper cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2006 28,921 miles

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

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

accident damage to nearside front bumper cracked

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

W661 VNO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W661 VNO, 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 W661 VNO?

You can check the full history of W661 VNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W661 VNO registered?

W661 VNO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W661 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W661 VNO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W661 VNO 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 W661 VNO. 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.