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V165 PKN

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,590 mi
Last recorded69,590 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 PKN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 69,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill panels both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 67,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 67,897 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emission not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 65,814 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 62,333 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 55,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,935 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 52,935 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,261 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,718 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 46,521 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 46,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 43,417 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,744 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 39,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,512 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,215 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 31,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,687 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,308 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 20,081 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 16,440 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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V165 PKN is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 V165 PKN, 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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V165 PKN is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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