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W173 TLG

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,639 mi
Last recorded94,639 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 TLG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 94,639 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 89,034 miles

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

back box heat shieldloose

Fail 21 Dec 2013 89,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

back box heat shieldloose

nearside rear sidelight too bright

Pass 24 Dec 2012 82,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 75,718 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 75,692 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,584 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 58,172 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,837 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 34,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake service

Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,264 miles

brake service

Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake service oil leak at engine

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,181 miles

brake service oil leak at engine

Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,918 miles

advise brake service

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 TLG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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.

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What year was W173 TLG registered?

W173 TLG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W173 TLG safe to buy?

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