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V205 GBC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,835 mi
Last recorded73,835 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 GBC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 73,835 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,921 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 61,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 52,222 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,447 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,800 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,119 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,744 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,500 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,868 miles

both front sidewalls cracking

both rear sidewalls cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 41,612 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,728 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,452 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,903 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 36,903 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,055 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,165 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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V205 GBC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 V205 GBC, 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 V205 GBC registered?

V205 GBC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V205 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V205 GBC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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