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V236 DPG

2000 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,155 mi
Last recorded69,155 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 DPG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust pipe is showing signs of deterioration

Fail 11 Dec 2014 69,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust pipe is showing signs of deterioration

Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,929 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 67,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,422 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2012 62,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 57,181 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,474 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 51,473 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,571 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,616 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 38,616 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,400 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,236 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 23,197 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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V236 DPG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V236 DPG, 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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V236 DPG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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