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W48 NGM

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,361 mi
Last recorded48,361 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 NGM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,361 miles

Heat shield loose around back box

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 48,359 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Heat shield loose around back box

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 46,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator belt deteriorated

corrosion buildin up along the underside of the vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,223 miles

Rear Lower body corroding offside and nearside

Fail 2 Aug 2022 43,223 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower body corroding offside and nearside

Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,365 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak around timing cover ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,121 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Some Underside Suspension Components Has Minor Corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,002 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,779 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 41,779 miles

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

both front tyres and off side rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,594 miles

both front tyres and off side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,926 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,945 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,855 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,881 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,473 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,696 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,828 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 24,828 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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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W48 NGM is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W48 NGM, 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 W48 NGM registered?

W48 NGM is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W48 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W48 NGM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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