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V953 MMA

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,342 mi
Last recorded41,342 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 MMA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,342 miles

ADVISE Exhaust system corroded

ADVISE N/S Front speed sensor ring on outer cv joint cracked and corroded

ADVISE O/S Front + N/S+O/S Rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls to tread

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 41,267 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

ADVISE Exhaust system corroded

ADVISE N/S Front speed sensor ring on outer cv joint cracked and corroded

ADVISE O/S Front + N/S+O/S Rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls to tread

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 29,905 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,905 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 28,543 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 27,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,493 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,326 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,488 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,621 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 24,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,421 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 22,335 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 22,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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V953 MMA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V953 MMA, 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 V953 MMA registered?

V953 MMA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 15 January 2000.

Is V953 MMA safe to buy?

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