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V696 GJB

2000 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,880 mi
Last recorded92,880 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 GJB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 92,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,529 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall split and damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2014 87,529 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall split and damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,392 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and split

Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,187 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

tow ball not fitted to row bar at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2012 85,187 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

tow ball not fitted to row bar at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2011 83,647 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2011 83,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,605 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 80,605 miles

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

n /s/f tyre tread bald on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2009 74,855 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,855 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 70,469 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,200 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,872 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,872 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 50,872 miles

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

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

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

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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V696 GJB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V696 GJB, 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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V696 GJB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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