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V438 FPV

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,134 mi
Last recorded85,134 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 FPV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,718 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 82,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,679 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,400 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,631 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,105 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,096 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,127 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,110 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,236 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,070 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 40,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,152 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,803 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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V438 FPV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V438 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V438 FPV registered?

V438 FPV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V438 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V438 FPV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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