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V581 GJK

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,810 mi
Last recorded72,810 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 GJK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,810 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage no cords

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance loose fitment (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front metal object in tyre tread

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,879 miles

Slight cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 6 Jan 2015 67,879 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Park brake lever stiff operation

Fail 6 Jan 2014 66,095 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are worn inner side of the tyre (Raised Tread)

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall

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

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

Offside front outer drive shaft gaitor perished

Oil leak

Park brake lever stiff operation

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,599 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Handbrake lever stiff to release

OSF Headlamp beam pattern poor

Outer sidewall damage to NSF Tyre (not showing cords or bulged)

Unable to inspect brakes through wheels due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2013 64,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All 4 Tyres Perished

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Handbrake lever stiff to release

NSF Brake hose very close to ABS Wiring suggest remedial repair

OSF Headlamp beam pattern poor

Oil leak from engine area

Outer sidewall damage to NSF Tyre (not showing cords or bulged)

Unable to inspect brakes through wheels due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,325 miles

both front tyres are starting to crack

exhaust system has a minor leak from the centre section

handbrake lever is a little stiff in operation

high level stoplight has 1 bulb not working

nearside front tyre has minor kerbing damage to the outer sidewall

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,416 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters are starting to crack

exhaust system is heavily corroded in places and the rear silencer is leaking from the front

handbrake lever feels dry in operation

high level stoplight has 1 bulb not working

nearside front indicator lens is cracked

there is a knocking noise on the offside front wheel when rotated. I initially thought driveshaft but it appears the fault may actually be a high spot on the inside edge of the brake disc. Replacement recommended

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front of the underside of car covered in mud

park brake lever stiff

Pass 3 Feb 2009 57,979 miles

Radiator in poor condition

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 57,979 miles

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

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

Radiator in poor condition

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,270 miles

steering rack damp

travel on park brake

Pass 1 Feb 2007 54,397 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 54,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 52,369 miles

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

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)

both front tyres appear underinflated

both rear tyres perished

o/s side repeater loose

oil leak

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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V581 GJK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V581 GJK, 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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V581 GJK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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