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V260 HFJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,522 mi
Last recorded83,522 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 HFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,522 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Corrosion to nearside door shut/sill

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre 12 years old

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,394 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,116 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, exhaust secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S rear tyre cracked, not showing cord

Slight oil leak

Unable to open bootlid, not insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 81,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre exhaust bracket broken, exhaust secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S rear tyre cracked, not showing cord

Slight oil leak

Unable to open bootlid, not insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,255 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 13 Jan 2016 79,253 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wiper starting to split but still clearing screen

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,514 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 77,507 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,075 miles

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

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

knock sensor ring broken

wipers poor

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,167 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 68,167 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,042 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 59,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,797 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,342 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 45,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,143 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 34,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 34,332 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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V260 HFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V260 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 V260 HFJ registered?

V260 HFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V260 HFJ safe to buy?

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