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W38 GDY

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,186 mi
Last recorded120,186 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 GDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 120,186 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 104,902 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 104,902 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion around nearside tailgate hinge

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,560 miles

nearside outer driveshaft boot perrished

oil leak from around oil pressure switch ??

top bushes on front anti roll bar outer links splitting

Fail 2 Apr 2012 89,560 miles

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

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

nearside outer driveshaft boot perrished

oil leak from around oil pressure switch ??

top bushes on front anti roll bar outer links splitting

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake high

o/s abs ring cracked

small leak on gearbox

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,262 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 70,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,554 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise both front tyres perished

advise brake fluid low

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,675 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 41,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,382 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 38,382 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W38 GDY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W38 GDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W38 GDY?

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What year was W38 GDY registered?

W38 GDY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W38 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 GDY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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