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W261 MGM

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,033 mi
Last recorded25,033 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 MGM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 25,033 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 May 2026 25,033 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 24,823 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 24,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 23,550 miles

Exhaust flexi joint worn

Front anti roll bar slightly corroded

N/S/R Tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 22,927 miles

Exhaust flexi joint worn

Front anti roll bar corroded

Front outer driveshaft boots perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,537 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front anti roll bar corroded

Rear exhaust leaking gas

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,599 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 20,681 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 20,681 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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,615 miles

both front tyres have age cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 18,897 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,140 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 17,306 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 17,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,555 miles

alternator belt cracked

slight weep from nearside of power steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,722 miles

Centre to rear exhaust corroded

N/S/F Steering rack gaiter leaking

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,913 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

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

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

Slight leak from N/S Steering rack gaiter

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,173 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Slight leak from O/S steering rack gaiter

Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,032 miles

Slight perrishing to tyres

High level stop light has one bulb inop

Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,926 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,648 miles

advise rear silencer rusted

Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,303 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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W261 MGM is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W261 MGM, 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 W261 MGM registered?

W261 MGM is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W261 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 MGM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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