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W488 GCT

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,658 mi
Last recorded87,658 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 GCT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,658 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 87,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 81,060 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,966 miles

all tyres close to limit

n/side rear wheel arch surface corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,313 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,759 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,657 miles

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,764 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 55,764 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,192 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,284 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,060 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,965 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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W488 GCT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W488 GCT, 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 W488 GCT registered?

W488 GCT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W488 GCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 GCT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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