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V817 GDX

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,438 mi
Last recorded136,438 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 GDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 136,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 129,583 miles

Front Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Front to rear Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gator wet but not leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2016 129,583 miles

Front Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Front to rear Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gator wet but not leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,705 miles

All tyres badly perished with o/s/r considered dangerous

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front fog light switch sticky

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

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

all brake pipes coated in substance not allowing full inspection

dog harness removed to check rear seat belts

front brake discs have corrosion on inner faces

pos gearbox oil leak wet around diff seal to shaft area o/s

possible noise front nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Oct 2015 122,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All tyres badly perished with o/s/r considered dangerous

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front fog light switch sticky

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

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

all brake pipes coated in substance not allowing full inspection

dog harness removed to check rear seat belts

front brake discs have corrosion on inner faces

pos gearbox oil leak wet around diff seal to shaft area o/s

possible noise front nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 116,381 miles

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

all tyres perished and cracking

front tyres worn to 3mm

n/s outer c.v. boot perished

o/s outer c.v boot splitting but still preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 24 Sep 2013 109,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 105,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 105,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside speedometer pick up ring fractured

Pass 10 Oct 2011 103,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2010 100,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2009 93,107 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 93,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 76,297 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 76,297 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 68,906 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,708 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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V817 GDX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V817 GDX, 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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V817 GDX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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