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V498 GWH

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,470 mi
Last recorded93,470 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 GWH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,470 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 75,289 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 75,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,426 miles

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

nearside front tyre low

nearside rear tyre low

Fail 29 Jul 2010 70,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre low

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,372 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 64,372 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,645 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,619 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,047 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 36,831 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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V498 GWH is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V498 GWH, 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 V498 GWH registered?

V498 GWH is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V498 GWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V498 GWH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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