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W489 GDY

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,364 mi
Last recorded69,364 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 GDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small bulge on outer wall

Rear both sides of outer body sills on the edge of bottom of wheel arches corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2022 69,364 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides of outer body sills on the edge of bottom of wheel arches corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2021 61,807 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,961 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,918 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 55,918 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,510 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,525 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 51,525 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,005 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,231 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 40,723 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,071 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,071 miles

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

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

center brake light o/s bulb out

wipers in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,064 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 35,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,111 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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W489 GDY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W489 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 W489 GDY registered?

W489 GDY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W489 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 GDY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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