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V228 MAB

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,547 mi
Last recorded83,547 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 MAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,547 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 83,547 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,074 miles

offside and nearside front abs rings split may cause abs system to operate unnecessary

Fail 27 Jul 2011 73,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front abs rings split may cause abs system to operate unnecessary

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,820 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,820 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,840 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 49,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,381 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 21,308 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear washer pipe off

section of HLBL inop

Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,308 miles

rear washer pipe off

section of HLBL inop

Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,686 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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V228 MAB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V228 MAB, 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 V228 MAB registered?

V228 MAB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V228 MAB safe to buy?

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