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V981 JCK

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,515 mi
Last recorded43,515 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 JCK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r + o/s/r +o/s/f wing arches slightly corroded

oil leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2018 43,515 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r + o/s/r +o/s/f wing arches slightly corroded

oil leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 42,343 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wing rusty no sharp edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 42,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,343 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres outer walls slight cracking/slightly scuffed.

slight grind o/s/r brakes.advise check/attention

Fail 29 Jan 2010 42,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyres outer walls slight cracking/slightly scuffed.

slight grind o/s/r brakes.advise check/attention

Pass 16 May 2008 41,900 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 41,900 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

noise from clutch release bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,420 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,696 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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V981 JCK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V981 JCK, 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 V981 JCK registered?

V981 JCK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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