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V259 OBM

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,294 mi
Last recorded90,294 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 OBM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,294 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 90,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,607 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 77,632 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,055 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 76,055 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,660 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,433 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,206 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 70,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 67,509 miles

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

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 OBM is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

V259 OBM is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V259 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V259 OBM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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