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W161 RGM

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,744 mi
Last recorded44,744 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 RGM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2014 44,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,744 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 35,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Off side front fog light missing

Off side front wing damaged but no sharp objects

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,114 miles

Off side front fog light missing

Off side front wing damaged but no sharp objects

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,640 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front tyre shows signs of perishing

Nearside rear door strap in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Offside front tyre shows signs of perishing

Offside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,551 miles

cracks apearing in n/s/r tyre walls

Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,612 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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W161 RGM is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W161 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W161 RGM registered?

W161 RGM is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W161 RGM safe to buy?

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