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V708 FHS

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,784 mi
Last recorded113,784 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 FHS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 113,784 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 113,783 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)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 107,469 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 101,613 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 101,613 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 95,694 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 89,826 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 89,826 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,419 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 77,926 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 77,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,792 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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V708 FHS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V708 FHS, 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 V708 FHS registered?

V708 FHS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V708 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V708 FHS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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