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V126 LON

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,699 mi
Last recorded86,699 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 LON
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 86,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Unable to test n/s/r wheel bearing due to brake bind

Vehicle body and structure has substantial corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2018 83,389 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 83,389 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,788 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,683 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,714 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,753 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 56,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,152 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,152 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,459 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,957 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,006 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,113 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,222 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 34,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres age cracked on side walls

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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V126 LON is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V126 LON, 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 V126 LON registered?

V126 LON is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V126 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for V126 LON shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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