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W407 SGW

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,882 mi
Last recorded114,882 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW407 SGW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 114,882 miles

front discs worn and in poor condition

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 5 Nov 2015 114,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

cat internals loose and rattling

front discs worn and in poor condition

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2014 111,382 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 21 Nov 2013 109,359 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 109,359 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 105,961 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 103,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 103,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 97,372 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,597 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,153 miles

OSF fog light broken and not working

Pass 19 Jan 2008 67,689 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 56,588 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 43,903 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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W407 SGW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W407 SGW, 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 W407 SGW registered?

W407 SGW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 22 April 2000.

Is W407 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W407 SGW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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