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W256 WGS

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,020 mi
Last recorded29,020 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 WGS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,020 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,993 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,715 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 26,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,483 miles

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre are old

one center stop light bulb inop

wiper smearing screen

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,088 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,638 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,855 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,768 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 23,768 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,563 miles

middle & rear exhaust starting to corrode

o/s & n/s front a/roll bar links starting to perish

slight travel park brake

Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,092 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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W256 WGS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W256 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 W256 WGS registered?

W256 WGS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W256 WGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 WGS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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