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W698 VCD

2000 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,126 mi
Last recorded111,126 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 VCD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 111,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,126 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,100 miles

front brake disc,s poor

outer sill panels and wheel arches becomming corrodded

various metal brake pipes becomming corrodded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,014 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition and has slight blow

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,918 miles

wipers park poorly, smell of fuel around engine, both front tyres getting low, rear service brake poor, servo assitance poor.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 100,918 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers park poorly, smell of fuel around engine, both front tyres getting low, rear service brake poor, servo assitance poor.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 98,729 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre stop lamp has some bulbs not working

offside headlamp has poor beam pattern

Pass 2 Mar 2011 98,729 miles

centre stop lamp has some bulbs not working

offside headlamp has poor beam pattern

Pass 18 Feb 2010 95,644 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both headlamp patterns poor

Fail 17 Feb 2010 95,644 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both headlamp patterns poor

Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,159 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 87,412 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 80,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,368 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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W698 VCD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W698 VCD, 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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W698 VCD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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