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W475 RCS

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,023 mi
Last recorded108,023 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 RCS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 108,023 miles

rear bumper scuffed

rear coil springs corroded

rear washer inop

both front brake pipes corroded

both front cv boots deteriorating

both rear wheel arches corroded

centre steering rack damp

exhaust manifold heatshild loose

front brakes fluctuating

front brakes imbalance

front coil springs corroded

front windscreen chipped

front wings corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearisde front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded

nearside doors and rear panel scratched

offsid efront to rear at mid brake pipe corroded

oil leak at gearbox

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 7 May 2010 108,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front cv boots deteriorating

both rear wheel arches corroded

centre steering rack damp

exhaust manifold heatshild loose

front brakes fluctuating

front brakes imbalance

front coil springs corroded

front windscreen chipped

front wings corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearisde front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded

nearside doors and rear panel scratched

offsid efront to rear at mid brake pipe corroded

oil leak at gearbox

power steering pipes corroded

rear bumper scuffed

rear coil springs corroded

rear washer inop

Pass 2 May 2009 100,468 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre wall and tread cracked

oil leak at gearbox

radiator weak with corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2009 100,310 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre wall and tread cracked

oil leak at gearbox

radiator weak with corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 79,991 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 73,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 73,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W475 RCS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W475 RCS, 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 W475 RCS registered?

W475 RCS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W475 RCS safe to buy?

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