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W699 XFV

2000 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,322 mi
Last recorded88,322 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW699 XFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,322 miles

Brakes ; parking requires adjustment brake

Brakes ; slight imbalance rear brakes & parking brakes

Engine ; oil leaks , oil around turbo

Gearbox ; oil leak at n/s driveshaft seal

Note ; engine under guard missing

Wheel trims / engine cover / various other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 22 Apr 2015 88,322 miles

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

Brakes ; parking requires adjustment brake

Brakes ; slight imbalance rear brakes & parking brakes

Engine ; oil leaks , oil around turbo

Gearbox ; oil leak at n/s driveshaft seal

Note ; engine under guard missing

Wheel trims / engine cover / various other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,858 miles

Brakes ; n/s/f brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Driveshafts; n/s outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated

Engine / bay covers / underguards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; oil leaks

Exhaust ; centre section deteriorated by rear joint , may be weakened

Exhaust ; front flexi section deteriorated , minor leak

TYres ; o/s/r slightly out of shape & cracking in tread

Wheeltrims fitted , restricting views

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,858 miles

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

Brakes ; n/s/f brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Driveshafts; n/s outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated

Engine / bay covers / underguards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; oil leaks

Exhaust ; centre section deteriorated by rear joint , may be weakened

Exhaust ; front flexi section deteriorated , minor leak

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

TYres ; o/s/r slightly out of shape & cracking in tread

Wheeltrims fitted , restricting views

Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,146 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,670 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 72,670 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 71,573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,984 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 70,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,685 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,726 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 52,726 miles

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

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

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

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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W699 XFV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W699 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 W699 XFV registered?

W699 XFV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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