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V531 ESO

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,802 mi
Last recorded82,802 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 ESO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 82,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag lamp on

handbrake lever has long travel

inductor ring at nearside front c.v.joint corroded and broken

wiper motor park switch faulty

Fail 12 Nov 2010 82,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag lamp on

handbrake lever has long travel

inductor ring at nearside front c.v.joint corroded and broken

wiper motor park switch faulty

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,964 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 72,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,240 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,593 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 54,593 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,879 miles

slight cracking on near side rear tyre wall

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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V531 ESO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V531 ESO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V531 ESO registered?

V531 ESO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V531 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V531 ESO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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