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V143 FBJ

2000 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,190 mi
Last recorded136,190 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 FBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 136,190 miles

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

n/s/f brake flexi hose contaminated with c.v grease

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

wiper linkage or motor seizing/ wipers dont always park.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 136,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f brake flexi hose contaminated with c.v grease

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

wiper linkage or motor seizing/ wipers dont always park.

Pass 30 May 2009 123,913 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 123,913 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

all brake flexi hoses perished

rear park brake cables corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 28 May 2008 110,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 93,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 83,200 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 83,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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V143 FBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V143 FBJ, 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 V143 FBJ registered?

V143 FBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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