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V961 FSG

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 FSG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 101,003 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 97,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 96,463 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 87,933 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 87,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside bumper trim is missing

Offside rear quarter panel and bumper are damaged

Unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child safety seat fitted

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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V961 FSG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V961 FSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V961 FSG?

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What year was V961 FSG registered?

V961 FSG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V961 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V961 FSG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V961 FSG have outstanding finance?

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