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W117 GBE

2000 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,314 mi
Last recorded177,314 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 GBE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 177,314 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Dec 2012 177,212 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2011 160,642 miles

N/S inner CV boot split

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2011 160,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S inner CV boot split

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 144,444 miles

Nearside headlamp connector worn

Nearside inner CV boot leaking

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

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Nov 2010 144,444 miles

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

Nearside headlamp connector worn

Nearside inner CV boot leaking

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Nov 2009 135,711 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 135,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 126,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 126,189 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 116,613 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 116,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 111,173 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 111,173 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 103,666 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 103,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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W117 GBE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W117 GBE, 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 W117 GBE registered?

W117 GBE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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