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V259 HFJ

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,421 mi
Last recorded121,421 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 HFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 121,421 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 121,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 120,836 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 3 Feb 2014 120,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 7 Dec 2012 104,637 miles

high level brake light only has some of the lights working

Fail 7 Dec 2012 104,633 miles

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

high level brake light only has some of the lights working

Pass 6 Jan 2012 100,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes to hub slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 100,613 miles

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes to hub slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 100,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 18 Oct 2010 97,473 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,155 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 88,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,228 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,157 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 61,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 45,659 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 HFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

V259 HFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V259 HFJ safe to buy?

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