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W421 SGW

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,743 mi
Last recorded73,743 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 SGW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 73,743 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2017 73,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,503 miles

2 high level brake lights out

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 May 2015 65,327 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 65,327 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,844 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,268 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 59,268 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,148 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,339 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 42,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 37,368 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking badly outer sidewall

Fail 7 May 2009 37,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake high

n/s/r tyre cracking badly outer sidewall

Pass 22 May 2008 32,615 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 27,985 miles

High level stop light some lights out

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 27,985 miles

High level stop light some lights out

Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,446 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

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 SGW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W421 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 W421 SGW registered?

W421 SGW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W421 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 SGW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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