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V516 NWU

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,380 mi
Last recorded123,380 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 123,380 miles

adv. unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to underseal

Pass 27 Apr 2013 119,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2012 116,742 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 17 May 2011 114,346 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 114,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 111,920 miles

Battery insecure

Drivers Seat Belt Fluffed

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/R Brake Performance Low

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

Oil leak

Rear Number Plate Starting to Delaminate

Fail 24 Apr 2010 111,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Drivers Seat Belt Fluffed

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/R Brake Performance Low

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

Oil leak

Rear Number Plate Starting to Delaminate

Pass 20 May 2009 110,346 miles

Rear brake imbalance high at 56%.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 95,432 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 95,432 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 83,963 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 83,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

ADVISE RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 76,804 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 76,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 NWU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

V516 NWU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V516 NWU safe to buy?

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