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V255 KBV

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,515 mi
Last recorded108,515 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 KBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 108,515 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 108,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,772 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 94,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,952 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 81,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 68,939 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 56,820 miles

EMMISIONS:- Carbon monoxide at idle just in side limit 0.49 Limit 0.50.

Eye level stop light has 1 bulb in-op rest O/K

Offside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2006 56,816 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Eye level stop light has 1 bulb in-op rest O/K

Offside front fog lamp damaged

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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V255 KBV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V255 KBV, 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 V255 KBV registered?

V255 KBV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V255 KBV safe to buy?

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