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V53 EPY

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,145 mi
Last recorded53,145 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 EPY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,145 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 53,145 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,156 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,054 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 45,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,342 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,108 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 39,108 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,515 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,927 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,956 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,901 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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V53 EPY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V53 EPY, 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 V53 EPY registered?

V53 EPY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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