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V681 FNG

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,244 mi
Last recorded117,244 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV681 FNG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 117,244 miles

engine mountain bush lower

Fail 30 Sep 2010 117,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 114,671 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 114,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

fuel pipes pitted

slight oil leak under engine

Fail 30 Jun 2008 96,134 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,134 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 27 Jun 2008 96,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 79,827 miles

Battery loose

Both headlamps steamed up - has pattern but poor

Cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Gearbox oil leak

Lower engine mount rubber splitting away

SRS warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,634 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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V681 FNG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V681 FNG, 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 V681 FNG registered?

V681 FNG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V681 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V681 FNG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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