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W487 SGH

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,595 mi
Last recorded80,595 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 SGH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,595 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 80,571 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

suspension rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,081 miles

front number plate poor

headlamp poor

Fail 18 Mar 2022 74,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate poor

headlamp poor

Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,238 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 12 Mar 2021 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front tyres getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,775 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,918 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 51,918 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,949 miles

front tyers low on inner ,exhaust corroded ,n/s/r brake binding slightly ,rear pads low

Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,995 miles

REAR PADS VERY LOW

Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,557 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,714 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 17,498 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,498 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 9,447 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 5,926 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 5,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,728 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 5,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 5,595 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 5,426 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 5,426 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W487 SGH is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W487 SGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W487 SGH registered?

W487 SGH is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W487 SGH safe to buy?

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