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V534 OAT

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,575 mi
Last recorded60,575 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV534 OAT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,575 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 60,154 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 59,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 59,663 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 59,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 59,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 58,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 58,156 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 58,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,964 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,952 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 52,449 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 52,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,036 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,337 miles

n/s/f gaiter leaking

one centre stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,890 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,756 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 35,756 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,417 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,707 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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V534 OAT is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 V534 OAT, 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 V534 OAT registered?

V534 OAT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V534 OAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V534 OAT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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