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W178 GEY

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,773 mi
Last recorded48,773 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 GEY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 48,773 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 48,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 48,669 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 48,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,323 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,669 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 46,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,856 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 44,697 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,697 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,360 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,990 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,578 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 38,767 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,767 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,693 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,982 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 33,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 31,280 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 31,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.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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W178 GEY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W178 GEY, 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 W178 GEY registered?

W178 GEY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W178 GEY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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