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V550 ELR

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,429 mi
Last recorded101,429 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 ELR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,429 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,844 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 83,100 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 83,100 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 71,614 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,193 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 50,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,491 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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V550 ELR is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V550 ELR, 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 V550 ELR registered?

V550 ELR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V550 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V550 ELR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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