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V688 DRD

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,938 mi
Last recorded106,938 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 DRD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 106,938 miles

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

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

Oil leak underneeth the engine.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,787 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 99,787 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 95,352 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,352 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,403 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,889 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill panel

Fail 20 Jun 2012 84,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to offside rear outer sill panel

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,984 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,603 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,379 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

chip in front windscreen

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

damp around n/s of steering rack

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2008 66,613 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 66,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 61,802 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 61,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,643 miles

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

o/s/f outer cv joint abs ring broken

Pass 14 Jun 2005 51,521 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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V688 DRD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V688 DRD, 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 V688 DRD registered?

V688 DRD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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