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W235 WGS

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,921 mi
Last recorded32,921 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 WGS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 27 Oct 2020 32,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2019 26,305 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose FRONT FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail box marked yellow <AFFECTING EMMISSIONS > (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 26,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose FRONT FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail box marked yellow <AFFECTING EMMISSIONS > (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,847 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,360 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,059 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 19,059 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,777 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,403 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,670 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,917 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,201 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,405 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,611 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,680 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 13,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 May 2006 12,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 12,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 11,750 miles

N/S front tyre tread worn on outer edge †N/S steering rack gaiter evidence of fluid 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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W235 WGS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W235 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 W235 WGS registered?

W235 WGS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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