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V227 FNR

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,174 mi
Last recorded97,174 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 FNR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2015 97,174 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both sills corroded

engine misfire at times

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 93,116 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 91,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,844 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,389 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 88,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,531 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 86,228 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,169 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 81,841 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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V227 FNR is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V227 FNR, 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 V227 FNR registered?

V227 FNR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V227 FNR safe to buy?

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