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V217 JBN

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,603 mi
Last recorded88,603 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 JBN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,508 miles

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

deep cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,338 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 81,338 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,152 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 58,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,435 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,347 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 46,347 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,127 miles

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

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,170 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 11,170 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,891 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 8,848 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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V217 JBN is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V217 JBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V217 JBN registered?

V217 JBN is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V217 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V217 JBN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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