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V980 XBW

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,085 mi
Last recorded139,085 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 XBW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 139,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 135,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 127,272 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 118,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2011 110,164 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 99,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine has minor oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2009 91,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 81,973 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 81,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,941 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 67,776 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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V980 XBW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V980 XBW, 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 V980 XBW registered?

V980 XBW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V980 XBW safe to buy?

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