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V798 FCJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,772 mi
Last recorded102,772 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 FCJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion on offside sill

exhaust hanger (front) broken

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 9 Mar 2012 102,764 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion on offside sill

exhaust hanger (front) broken

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,594 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 89,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,491 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,472 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,086 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,445 miles

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

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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V798 FCJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V798 FCJ, 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 V798 FCJ registered?

V798 FCJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V798 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V798 FCJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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