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V226 HTC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,824 mi
Last recorded61,824 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 HTC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,824 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 61,824 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering hoses under bonnet insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,297 miles

battery insecure

power steering pipes under bonnet insecure but not fouling anything

Fail 20 Jun 2006 49,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

battery insecure

power steering pipes under bonnet insecure

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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V226 HTC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V226 HTC, 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 V226 HTC registered?

V226 HTC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V226 HTC safe to buy?

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