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W187 MSG

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,912 mi
Last recorded40,912 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 MSG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 40,912 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 40,563 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 40,061 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,549 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 39,343 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 39,030 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog/driving lamp inop

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Rear screen wash provides insufficient fluid

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 52% minimum 50% (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust front flexi deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2019 38,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2019 38,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 38,103 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 38,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,817 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,964 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 36,330 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 35,512 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 34,741 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 33,349 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 31,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,442 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

rear brake application uneven

Fail 4 May 2010 29,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs pitted

rear brake application uneven

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,767 miles

offside relutor ring for a.b.s. brokon on c.v. joint.

Pass 28 May 2007 19,387 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,078 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 14,352 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 14,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W187 MSG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 W187 MSG, 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 W187 MSG registered?

W187 MSG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W187 MSG safe to buy?

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