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V263 FGO

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,976 mi
Last recorded66,976 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 FGO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,976 miles

20% front brake imbalance

oil leaks

park brake 20%

parts under vehicle corroding

service brake 51%

Fail 15 Aug 2012 66,976 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil leaks

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,731 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 3 Aug 2011 65,731 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,288 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,601 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 62,591 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,678 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,594 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,354 miles

small cuts in both front tyres

Fail 17 Aug 2006 56,350 miles

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

small cuts in both front tyres

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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V263 FGO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V263 FGO, 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 V263 FGO registered?

V263 FGO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V263 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V263 FGO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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