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W232 WGS

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,689 mi
Last recorded105,689 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 WGS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 105,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 99,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

s.r.s.light on

Fail 31 Oct 2011 99,684 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SRS light on

front no plate cracked but readable

Pass 30 Oct 2010 96,358 miles

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

N/S/R brakes holding, not detected on RBT

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

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

SRS warning light on indicating air bag or seat belt fault

front discs pitted but not seriously weakened

Fail 28 Oct 2010 96,358 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

N/S/R brakes holding, not detected on RBT

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

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

SRS warning light on indicating air bag or seat belt fault

front discs pitted but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Oct 2009 90,825 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 86,457 miles

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

air bag warning light on

bonnet damaged

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

front number plate cracked

high level brake light bulb not working

rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,457 miles

air bag warning light on

bonnet damaged

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

front number plate cracked

high level brake light bulb not working

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2007 83,762 miles

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

Front brakes imbalanced!

Fail 22 Oct 2007 83,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brakes imbalanced!

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear sidelights differing intensity (nearside slightly dim).

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,391 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 67,772 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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W232 WGS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W232 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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W232 WGS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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