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W685 XFV

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,889 mi
Last recorded77,889 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 XFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2014 77,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,280 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2013 71,280 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,346 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 62,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 59,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,736 miles

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,959 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,008 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 56,008 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 53,524 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,760 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 49,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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W685 XFV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W685 XFV, 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 W685 XFV registered?

W685 XFV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W685 XFV safe to buy?

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