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W195 MSG

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,851 mi
Last recorded66,851 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 MSG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,851 miles

metal pipes starting to corrode at steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,851 miles

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

metal pipes starting to corrode at steering rack

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 10 May 2011 64,198 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 64,198 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 61,357 miles

Front exhaust pipe flex joint outer broken.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside speed sensor ring on cv joint broken and inscure.

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

Offside front wiper blade starting to split.

Offside outer cv boot starting to split.

Fail 10 May 2010 61,357 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust pipe flex joint outer broken.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside speed sensor ring on cv joint broken and inscure.

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

Offside front wiper blade starting to split.

Offside outer cv boot starting to split.

Pass 11 May 2009 57,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside and offside front outer cv boot starting to split.

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

Fail 11 May 2009 57,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside and offside front outer cv boot starting to split.

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 May 2008 52,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 52,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 49,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside outer seat belt not tested due to child seat in position

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Pass 23 May 2006 45,837 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 45,757 miles

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

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

Nearside front driveshaft sensor ring broken on CV joint

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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W195 MSG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W195 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 W195 MSG registered?

W195 MSG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W195 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W195 MSG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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