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W194 DGU

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,543 mi
Last recorded65,543 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 DGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,543 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 57,735 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer edge close to cords

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked on outer edge

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 24 May 2016 57,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer edge close to cords

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked on outer edge

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,201 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,978 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2013 56,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 May 2012 55,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,508 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 50,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,690 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 39,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,788 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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W194 DGU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W194 DGU, 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 W194 DGU registered?

W194 DGU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W194 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W194 DGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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