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V160 MDL

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,539 mi
Last recorded87,539 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 MDL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,539 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 87,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 68,496 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,824 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 51,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,708 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust flex worn

Fail 23 Mar 2012 30,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust flex worn

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,527 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,186 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 18,186 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,048 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 12,231 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 12,231 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,826 miles

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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V160 MDL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V160 MDL, 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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V160 MDL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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