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V214 MMB

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

43,363 mi
Last recorded43,363 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 MMB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 43,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 42,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 42,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 41,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,559 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 40,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,069 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 40,069 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 39,240 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

foot brake eff. only just met

Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,440 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 38,440 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,641 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 37,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,936 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 35,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,825 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 34,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,581 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,076 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,508 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,180 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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V214 MMB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V214 MMB, 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 V214 MMB registered?

V214 MMB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V214 MMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V214 MMB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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