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V71 EPA

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,631 mi
Last recorded109,631 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 EPA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 109,631 miles

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

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

coolent hose bulged

battery insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2013 109,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

coolent hose bulged

battery insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2012 102,254 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 92,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010

Bonnet stay rod slightly insecure when operated

High level brake light has one bulb not working

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

Nearside front wiper blade end spilt

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2010

Bonnet stay rod slightly insecure when operated

High level brake light has one bulb not working

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade end spilt

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 77,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel leaning in slightly at top

Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,871 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear wheel leaning in slightly at top

Fail 27 Mar 2009 77,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 74,969 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cooling fan not working nearside rear wheel leaning in at top slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2008 74,969 miles

cooling fan not working nearside rear wheel leaning in at top slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,891 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 74,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,527 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 69,527 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

oil leaks from camcover area

outer cv gaiters perishing

steering rack damp

throttle sticking

wiper arm nuts appear loose

Pass 4 Mar 2006 62,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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V71 EPA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V71 EPA, 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 V71 EPA registered?

V71 EPA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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