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W264 WGS

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,699 mi
Last recorded133,699 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 WGS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2021 133,699 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both front wings

Corrosion to both outer sills

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 131,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 131,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 127,387 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 17 Jan 2018 122,402 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 118,465 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 118,463 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 113,051 miles

Windscreen cracked along lower edge.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2015 107,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2014 103,378 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 103,377 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 98,729 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 98,727 miles

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,038 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,652 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,754 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,172 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,496 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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W264 WGS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W264 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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W264 WGS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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