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W157 TLG

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,784 mi
Last recorded86,784 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 TLG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,784 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 78,143 miles

near side rear brake pipe corroded

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,498 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,257 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

radiator leaking

washers weak

Fail 11 Jul 2011 73,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

radiator leaking

washers weak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damp round power steering rack gaiter,fluid level low

o/s rear tyre deteriated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2009 65,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

damp round power steering rack gaiter,fluid level low

o/s rear tyre deteriated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,046 miles

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

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

rear tyres deteriorating

washers weak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,807 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,485 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 51,484 miles

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

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 TLG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W157 TLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W157 TLG registered?

W157 TLG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W157 TLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 TLG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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