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V159 HPO

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,730 mi
Last recorded44,730 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 HPO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,730 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 44,730 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 44,727 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,735 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,195 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 42,154 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant below minimum, topped up to enable test

Near side front tyre bald outer edge

Off side front tyre low outer edge

Off side rear tyre perished

Oil below minimum, 2ltrs added to enable test

Pass 27 Oct 2015 40,711 miles

Near side rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2015 40,711 miles

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

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

Coolant level below minimum, topped up to enable test

Near side rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,617 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,125 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,692 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,330 miles

both front outer c.v boots perishing

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,893 miles

Both rear shocks weaping oil

Front wiper smearing windsceen

Rear wiper blade split

Rear wiper washers inop

offside rear tyre on 3mm (175/65/14)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,161 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,620 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,192 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 21,192 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,595 miles

Centre and rear exhaust joint rusty.

Fail 13 Jan 2006 16,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 16,162 miles

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

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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V159 HPO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green 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 V159 HPO, 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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V159 HPO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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