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V142 EGK

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,908 mi
Last recorded95,908 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 EGK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,908 miles

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s/r wsheel arch rusty

srs light on

Fail 13 Aug 2012 95,894 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s/r wsheel arch rusty

srs light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 91,623 miles

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

Oil leak

radiator cooling fins poor condition

rear brake imbalance 25%

wiper park position slightly high

Fail 4 Aug 2011 91,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

radiator cooling fins poor condition

rear brake imbalance 25%

wiper park position slightly high

Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,944 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 81,586 miles

Airbag warning light on

Clutch badly worn

Fail 31 Jul 2009 81,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Airbag warning light on

Clutch badly worn

Pass 20 Jun 2008 78,164 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 78,164 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 1 May 2008 78,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

centre stop lamp only partialy working

n/s fron t tyre worn badly on outer edge

o/s and n/s wiper blades split on ends

Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,902 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 72,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded and small pin holes on rear of silencer

Pass 18 Apr 2006 72,288 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded and small pin holes on rear of silencer

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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V142 EGK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V142 EGK, 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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V142 EGK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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