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W224 SGJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,662 mi
Last recorded93,662 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 SGJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,662 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre perrishing

Fail 25 Feb 2015 93,615 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,774 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,774 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,354 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R Brake binding

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,746 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,251 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 67,355 miles

Both front tyres cracking outter side walls

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,779 miles

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

Offside 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.

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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W224 SGJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W224 SGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W224 SGJ registered?

W224 SGJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W224 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W224 SGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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