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V81 ERC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,357 mi
Last recorded82,357 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 ERC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,357 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

outer sills corroded/previous repairs

Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,874 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 73,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 68,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,715 miles

bulb out in high level stop

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on outer edge

power steering belt cracking

sills badly corroding and getting weak

slight earth fault on rear lights

various pannels corroded and filled

wipers smearing

Fail 21 Jan 2016 62,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bulb out in high level stop

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on outer edge

power steering belt cracking

sills badly corroding and getting weak

slight earth fault on rear lights

various pannels corroded and filled

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,906 miles

bulb out in high level stop

power steering belt cracking slightly

sills corroding

various pannels corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2014 54,165 miles

bulb out in high level stop

outer cv boots cracking

outer sills corroding and getting weak

Fail 17 Jan 2014 54,165 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bulb out in high level stop

outer cv boots cracking

outer sills corroding and getting weak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,860 miles

drop link rubbers deteriorating

outer cv boots startin g so crack slightly

various pannels corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2013 48,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drop link rubbers deteriorating

outer cv boots startin g so crack slightly

various pannels corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,109 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,981 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 37,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,244 miles

Large seat cover covering seat base & backing unable to determine if a centre belt is fitted but minimum requirements are met

rear brake application uneven - borderline

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,801 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 28,801 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,573 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 18 Jan 2006 14,856 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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V81 ERC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V81 ERC, 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 V81 ERC registered?

V81 ERC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V81 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V81 ERC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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