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V138 DRD

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,219 mi
Last recorded107,219 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 DRD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some corrosion in rear exhaust section

Fail 3 Oct 2012 107,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

some corrosion in rear exhaust section

Fail 23 Sep 2011 95,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

S/R/S Light on.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 95,758 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

S/R/S Light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 84,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

SRS Light on .

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,032 miles

SRS Light on .

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,143 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,704 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,472 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 57,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 47,035 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 47,035 miles

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

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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V138 DRD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V138 DRD, 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 V138 DRD registered?

V138 DRD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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