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W421 RGA

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,317 mi
Last recorded96,317 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 RGA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,317 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012

205/40 x 17 Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Rear indicators and repeaters poor colour

Fail 9 Mar 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

205/40 x 17 Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Rear indicators and repeaters poor colour

Pass 18 Mar 2011 91,569 miles

both rear tyre treads low 205/40/17

corrosion starting n/s o/s outer sills

power steering pipes badly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 91,569 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre treads low 205/40/17

corrosion starting n/s o/s outer sills

power steering pipes badly corroded

unable to check rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

genral corrosion on front and rear suspesion and sub frames

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2010 90,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

genral corrosion on front and rear suspesion and sub frames

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,382 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 89,382 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,829 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 87,829 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,317 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 86,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2006 84,875 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

damage to tread osr tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2006 84,874 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear tyres slightly corroded

damage to tread osr tyre

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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W421 RGA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W421 RGA, 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 W421 RGA registered?

W421 RGA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W421 RGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 RGA shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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