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W696 XFV

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,704 mi
Last recorded74,704 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 XFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,704 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrossion around centrepipe and tailbox

Fail 15 Oct 2012 74,704 miles

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

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

exhaust showing signs of corrossion around centrepipe and tailbox

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,406 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,091 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 480,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,696 miles

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

cam belt due ??

pulley v drive belt cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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)

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

cam belt due ??

pulley v drive belt cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,936 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 26,408 miles

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

bulb not illuminating on high level brake light.

n/s/f tyre side wall cut.

n/s/r/ and o/s/r tyres, sidewalls begining to perish.

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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W696 XFV is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W696 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W696 XFV registered?

W696 XFV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W696 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W696 XFV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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