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V388 LOJ

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,352 mi
Last recorded92,352 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 LOJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 92,352 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,483 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 89,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 85,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,861 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 74,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,603 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,261 miles

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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V388 LOJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V388 LOJ, 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 V388 LOJ registered?

V388 LOJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V388 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 LOJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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