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V130 ETH

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,842 mi
Last recorded74,842 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 ETH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,842 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 74,762 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,673 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake lever stiff

Slight wear on both front tyres

Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,027 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 28,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jan 2011 28,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,604 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,400 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 23,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,490 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 21,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,284 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 17,143 miles

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

Offside Front 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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V130 ETH is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V130 ETH, 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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V130 ETH is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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