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V278 FGO

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,396 mi
Last recorded18,396 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 FGO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 18,396 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 18,140 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 18,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 17,917 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 17,410 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 17,021 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 16,455 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 16,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 15,979 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,981 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 14,268 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 13,956 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 13,956 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 13,524 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 12,911 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 12,466 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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V278 FGO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 V278 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

How do I check the history of V278 FGO?

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What year was V278 FGO registered?

V278 FGO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V278 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 FGO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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