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V781 GRJ

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,833 mi
Last recorded87,833 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 GRJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 80,381 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 80,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,461 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 71,189 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 71,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2008 62,873 miles

gear box leaking oil

Fail 9 Feb 2008 62,873 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

gear box leaking oil

Pass 10 Feb 2007 55,164 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 55,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 47,026 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 47,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V781 GRJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V781 GRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V781 GRJ registered?

V781 GRJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V781 GRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V781 GRJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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