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V504 HVU

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,721 mi
Last recorded93,721 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV504 HVU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,721 miles

o/s outer sill seam weld bulged but will not knock through.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 93,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

front windscreen washers operated by using switch for rear washers

n/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

o/s front tyre pressure low

Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,642 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 79,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cuts in n/s/front tyre sidewall cords not showing at time of inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,817 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 63,737 miles

Off side rear tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge of the tread.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The exhaust front/centre flange joint is showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 63,737 miles

Off side rear tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge of the tread.

The exhaust front/centre flange joint is showing signs of corrosion.

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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V504 HVU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V504 HVU, 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 V504 HVU registered?

V504 HVU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V504 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V504 HVU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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