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V261 XOG

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,989 mi
Last recorded61,989 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 XOG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,989 miles

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,138 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,408 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 60,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,962 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,332 miles

Flexi section exhaust hanger corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,669 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,832 miles

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,739 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,739 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,941 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,268 miles

Offside Front 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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V261 XOG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V261 XOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V261 XOG registered?

V261 XOG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V261 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 XOG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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