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V259 GAA

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,722 mi
Last recorded111,722 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 GAA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 111,722 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

handbrake slightly high

Pass 30 Dec 2011 103,803 miles

radiator deteriorated and in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 95,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front disc's scored

Pass 11 Jan 2010 86,559 miles

[both] front outer cv boots starting to perish

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2010 86,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

[both] front outer cv boots starting to perish

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,425 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 77,425 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,661 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 67,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,346 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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V259 GAA 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 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 V259 GAA, 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 V259 GAA registered?

V259 GAA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V259 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V259 GAA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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