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V481 DPD

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,241 mi
Last recorded95,241 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 DPD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 95,241 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 94,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre persished

Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,420 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s front brake binding slighly

Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,958 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 60,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,029 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear hub cap missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 55,029 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s rear hub cap missing

Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,138 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 49,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 42,124 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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V481 DPD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V481 DPD, 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 V481 DPD registered?

V481 DPD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V481 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V481 DPD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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