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V548 GFJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,133 mi
Last recorded37,133 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV548 GFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 31,384 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 29,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R And O/S/R Outer Sill Showing Signs Of Corrosion

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R And O/S/R Outer Sill Showing Signs Of Corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,649 miles

front pads 4000m approx

offside front tyre worn on edges and near limit

slight corrosion on rear of sills

slight lip on front disc

Fail 15 Aug 2011 26,649 miles

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

front pads 4000m approx

offside front tyre worn on edges and near limit

slight corrosion on rear of sills

slight lip on front disc

Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,185 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,754 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 12,353 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,353 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 11,748 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,705 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 9,451 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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V548 GFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V548 GFJ, 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 V548 GFJ registered?

V548 GFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V548 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V548 GFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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