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W228 WGS

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,348 mi
Last recorded56,348 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 WGS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,348 miles

front pads worn

n/s mirror glass taped on

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,647 miles

nearside rear service brake has low effort

Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,638 miles

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

nearside rear service brake has low effort

Pass 13 Oct 2012 514,215 miles

rear brake balance slightly uneven

Fail 11 Oct 2012 51,403 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyre's have damage to the outer sidewall's

rear brake balance slightly uneven

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,307 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 42,497 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,497 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,066 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 37,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,534 miles

nearside door mirror unit insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,172 miles

oil leak

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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W228 WGS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W228 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 W228 WGS registered?

W228 WGS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W228 WGS safe to buy?

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