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W173 SGC

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

50,182 mi
Last recorded50,182 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 SGC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 50,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heat shield manifold loose

o/s mirrior damaged

Fail 28 May 2014 50,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heat shield manifold loose

o/s mirrior damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,600 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front wing mirror slighly loose

rear tyres perrished and slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,600 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

offside front wing mirror slighly loose

rear tyres perrished and slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,059 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s door mirror repaired with tape !!!

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s door mirror repaired with tape !!!

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,538 miles

exhaust front pipe poor ??

front exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s o/s rear tyres slight spliting ??

n/s steering rack damp no leak ??

o/s mirror repaired with tape ??

Fail 15 Jun 2011 43,538 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust front pipe poor ??

front exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s o/s rear tyres slight spliting ??

n/s steering rack damp no leak ??

o/s mirror repaired with tape ??

Pass 13 Jun 2010 40,723 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

HIGH IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES CLOSE TO LIMIT 21% LIMIT IS 25%

IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES BUT INC AND DEC, IS ABOUT THE SAME

N/S/AND O/S/ SIDE INDICATORS ARE WORN IN COLOUR

N/S/F TYRE IS BALD OUTER EDGE

N/S/STEERING RACK IS DAMP

O/S/ MIRROR IS DAMAGED SECURED WITH TAPE

O/S/F CV BOOT IS PERISHED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

THE CLUTCH FEELS WORN

THE REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

Fail 12 Jun 2010 40,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/AND O/S/ SIDE INDICATORS ARE WORN IN COLOUR

N/S/F TYRE IS BALD OUTER EDGE

N/S/STEERING RACK IS DAMP

O/S/ MIRROR IS DAMAGED SECURED WITH TAPE

O/S/F CV BOOT IS PERISHED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

THE CLUTCH FEELS WORN

THE REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,171 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 38,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 May 2008 32,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 May 2008 32,870 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 28,118 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,330 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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W173 SGC is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W173 SGC, 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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W173 SGC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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