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V229 UEW

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,404 mi
Last recorded85,404 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 UEW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,404 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,776 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,677 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 69,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2010 65,480 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 May 2010 65,480 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 60,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 58,275 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 55,324 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 51,194 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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V229 UEW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V229 UEW, 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 V229 UEW registered?

V229 UEW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V229 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V229 UEW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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