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V478 FWA

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,046 mi
Last recorded79,046 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 FWA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 79,046 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

accident damage to front and rear of vehicle

engine management light on

extensive repairs carried out o/s sill

front and rear exhayst heat sheild loose

Fail 21 Dec 2012 78,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

accident damage to front and rear of vehicle

engine management light on

front and rear exhayst heat sheild loose

Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,855 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,849 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,800 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,954 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,312 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 54,312 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,880 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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V478 FWA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V478 FWA, 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 V478 FWA registered?

V478 FWA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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