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W47 GDY

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,591 mi
Last recorded54,591 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 GDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (175/65 14) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside front wing corroded

recommend tracking

Fail 18 Feb 2017 54,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (175/65 14) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside front wing corroded

recommend tracking

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,989 miles

wipers don't park in designed position

Fail 20 Feb 2015 39,781 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,781 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 33,737 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drive belts cracked

front exhaust in poor condition

rear footbrake showing imbalance

Fail 22 Feb 2014 33,737 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drive belts cracked

front exhaust in poor condition

rear footbrake showing imbalance

Pass 23 Feb 2013 26,209 miles

central locking not working at time of test

front wiper blades would benefit from replacment,rear wiper blade torn

o/s/f outer wing rusty in places

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread blocks

slight PAS fliud leak from nearside rack inner seal

Fail 23 Feb 2013 26,209 miles

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

central locking not working at time of test

front wiper blades would benefit from replacment,rear wiper blade torn

o/s/f outer wing rusty in places

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread blocks

slight PAS fliud leak from nearside rack inner seal

Pass 4 Jan 2012 19,241 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,858 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

one section of high level stop light does not operate

Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,331 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 18,328 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,782 miles

Centre rear high level brake light has one bulb that does not operate

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Wear on outer edge of nearside front Tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,888 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,192 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bushes perishing

tyres perishing+wearing on edges+sidewall damage

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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W47 GDY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc 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 W47 GDY, 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 W47 GDY registered?

W47 GDY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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