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V279 FGO

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,978 mi
Last recorded63,978 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 FGO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 53,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jun 2013 53,166 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,422 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 47,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 42,702 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,702 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,560 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 31,372 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 28,415 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V279 FGO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V279 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 V279 FGO registered?

V279 FGO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V279 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V279 FGO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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