MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
high level brake light not working
Battery insecure
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
high level brake light not working
Battery insecure
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V140 ESM is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V140 ESM, 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 V140 ESM registered?
V140 ESM is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 10 February 2000.
Is V140 ESM safe to buy?
The MOT history for V140 ESM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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