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V798 JLS

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,747 mi
Last recorded117,747 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 JLS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 117,747 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 117,747 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)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 112,674 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 112,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 103,930 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 103,930 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 95,210 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 95,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 May 2009 85,362 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 72,746 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 61,073 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 49,352 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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V798 JLS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc 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 V798 JLS, 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 JLS registered?

V798 JLS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V798 JLS safe to buy?

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