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W157 GCC

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,099 mi
Last recorded86,099 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 GCC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 85,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have black wax oil on them (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have rusty, have been waxed oiled (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2017 84,797 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have rusty, have been waxed oiled (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all have surface rust they have been waxed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,401 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2015 82,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,981 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 80,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,250 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2013 79,245 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,798 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2012 76,795 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,508 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 73,504 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,784 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 70,782 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,334 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 66,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,118 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 62,118 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,024 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,789 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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W157 GCC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W157 GCC, 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 W157 GCC registered?

W157 GCC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W157 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 GCC shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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