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V556 GPX

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,778 mi
Last recorded64,778 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 GPX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 64,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,180 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 59,779 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes to backplates (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to both backplates (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases keep under observation (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edges keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 53,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to both backplates (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edges keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,615 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,302 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 37,300 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,018 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 37,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,500 miles

front tyres worn thin on outside edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,359 miles

some corrosion of exhaust system

Fail 21 Feb 2014 32,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

some corrosion of exhaust system

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,959 miles

slight binding of offside rear brake

some perish cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,772 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,159 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 25,350 miles

front brake pads look thin

Fail 22 Feb 2010 25,350 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads look thin

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,492 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 23,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,227 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 21,225 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,430 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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V556 GPX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V556 GPX, 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 V556 GPX registered?

V556 GPX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 22 February 2000.

Is V556 GPX safe to buy?

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