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W448 GFF

2000 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,145 mi
Last recorded163,145 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 GFF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 163,145 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 163,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake flexi hose insecure

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 144,744 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 121,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 110,982 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,477 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 96,477 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 91,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 89,146 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,243 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 85,170 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 81,715 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 81,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,251 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,130 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,573 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,460 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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W448 GFF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W448 GFF, 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 W448 GFF registered?

W448 GFF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W448 GFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W448 GFF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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