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V516 DEJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,498 mi
Last recorded101,498 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 DEJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 101,498 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 101,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 94,782 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 94,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 89,333 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 81,893 miles

o/s outer door handle broke

Fail 6 May 2008 81,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

o/s outer door handle broke

Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,113 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 75,113 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2006 64,410 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,951 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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V516 DEJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 V516 DEJ, 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 V516 DEJ registered?

V516 DEJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V516 DEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V516 DEJ 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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