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V870 GRN

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,616 mi
Last recorded65,616 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 GRN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,616 miles

Near side rear tyre inner and outer edges getting low.

Oil leak

Rear section of exhaust getting corroded.

Windscreen marked.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,948 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake travel lazy

nearside rear tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

offside front tyre right on legal limit

power steering rack showing signs of weeping

rear beam bushes getting worn

some damage nearside rear door skin/qtr panel

windscreen marked

Fail 19 Dec 2012 59,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

handbrake travel lazy

nearside rear tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

offside front tyre right on legal limit

power steering rack showing signs of weeping

rear beam bushes getting worn

some damage nearside rear door skin/qtr panel

windscreen marked

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,883 miles

handbrake travel lazy

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear beam bushes getting worn

windscreen marked

Fail 12 Dec 2011 54,883 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake travel lazy

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear beam bushes getting worn

windscreen marked

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,949 miles

Near side wiper blade spliting.

Windscreen marked.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 49,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near side wiper blade spliting.

Off side front brake binding.

Windscreen marked.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 45,112 miles

both c.v boots showing signs of weeping

front discs showing signs of corrosion

offside front and offside rear tyre outer walls showing signs of cracking

power steering rack showing signs of weeping

Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,327 miles

engine oil leak

offside c,v boot getting perished

Fail 12 Dec 2008 41,326 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

engine oil leak

offside c,v boot getting perished

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,404 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 34,404 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2006 28,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 28,817 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 25,090 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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V870 GRN is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V870 GRN, 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 V870 GRN registered?

V870 GRN is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V870 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V870 GRN shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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