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W681 RDV

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,835 mi
Last recorded92,835 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 RDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,835 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 92,835 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 88,400 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 88,400 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 14 Apr 2010 79,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,206 miles

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)

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

both front wheels have slight bind on the brakes

o/s/f brake has fluctuating reading but within limits

o/s/f tyre has perishing to inner sidewall

Fail 21 Apr 2008 64,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,385 miles

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 24 Apr 2007 57,463 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 57,463 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,077 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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W681 RDV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W681 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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What year was W681 RDV registered?

W681 RDV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W681 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W681 RDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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