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V428 FPV

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,592 mi
Last recorded156,592 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV428 FPV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 156,592 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

rear spring tops corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 147,768 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 147,753 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside sills (5.2.6)

Pass 5 May 2015 137,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 127,426 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2013 117,116 miles

Nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 May 2013

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2012 105,778 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 105,560 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 94,198 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 94,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 82,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 73,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 63,307 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 63,307 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2007 49,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 37,473 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

spare tyre defective

Pass 31 May 2005 25,251 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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V428 FPV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V428 FPV, 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.

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What year was V428 FPV registered?

V428 FPV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V428 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V428 FPV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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