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V137 FGV

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,013 mi
Last recorded38,013 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 FGV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,013 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2019 37,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,577 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,288 miles

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

front tyres worn and perished

Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,883 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres have age related cracks.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 36,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres have age related cracks.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,553 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,245 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 35,798 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 35,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,082 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 35,081 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,254 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rack damp

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,907 miles

n/s/f steering rack gator starting to leak n/s/f shock starting to leak

Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,719 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 30,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 29,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,379 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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V137 FGV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V137 FGV, 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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V137 FGV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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