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V171 VFC

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,937 mi
Last recorded146,937 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 VFC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 146,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 138,818 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 127,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 127,237 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 117,541 miles

srs warning light on.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 109,208 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,212 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,067 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 84,019 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 62,446 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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V171 VFC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V171 VFC, 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 V171 VFC registered?

V171 VFC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V171 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V171 VFC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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