MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres badly worn bald outer edges.
Both sides outer sills corroded.
Coolant pipe rubbing through intercooler pipe.
Handbrake lever has very long travel.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Both front tyres badly worn bald outer edges.
Both sides outer sills corroded.
Coolant pipe rubbing through intercooler pipe.
Handbrake lever has very long travel.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear wiper defective
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear wiper defective
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W217 WGS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W217 WGS, 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 W217 WGS registered?
W217 WGS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 May 2000.
Is W217 WGS safe to buy?
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