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W122 RGM

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,690 mi
Last recorded88,690 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 RGM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 88,690 miles

both outer sills have corrosion

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,850 miles

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Fail 1 Feb 2018 84,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 25 Jan 2017 84,125 miles

Rear Lower front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease-making inspection difficult

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from front corroding near rear flexi hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge 175-65-14 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,323 miles

Oil leak

rear mid mounted brake light inoperative

Fail 12 Jan 2015 82,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear mid mounted brake light inoperative

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,495 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,425 miles

Exhaust rear box heat shield loose

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,666 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 78,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 77,616 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 77,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,472 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2009 73,742 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 72,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,185 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 66,778 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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W122 RGM is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W122 RGM, 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 W122 RGM registered?

W122 RGM is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W122 RGM safe to buy?

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