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V224 BRP

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,553 mi
Last recorded95,553 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 BRP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 95,553 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,958 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 91,954 miles

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside rear seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 90,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,472 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 87,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,549 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,098 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,649 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,137 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 68,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,269 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,094 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 59,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,171 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,287 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,117 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,882 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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V224 BRP is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V224 BRP, 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 V224 BRP registered?

V224 BRP is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V224 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V224 BRP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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