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V495 ABD

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,553 mi
Last recorded53,553 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 ABD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 53,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 53,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 53,383 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 49,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi area (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,321 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 42,321 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at flex. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,134 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,040 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 37,595 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,586 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 35,585 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,969 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,876 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,952 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,658 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 24,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,341 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,197 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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V495 ABD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V495 ABD, 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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V495 ABD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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