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W48 RGU

2000 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,554 mi
Last recorded102,554 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 RGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 102,554 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 102,550 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 98,568 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition side wall cracks

n/s mirror cover missing

wiper blades poor not clearing

Fail 8 Apr 2011 98,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres in poor condition side wall cracks

n/s mirror cover missing

wiper blades poor not clearing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 96,097 miles

Both Rear Tyr Side walls poor

N/S/F Tyre Side wal Started to Split

Fail 6 Apr 2010 96,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both Rear Tyr Side walls poor

N/S/F Tyre Side wal Started to Split

Pass 9 Apr 2009 93,448 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 93,448 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

b oth fron tyres have cuts in outer side wall

Fail 3 Apr 2008 89,027 miles

Front Brake pads close to legal limit

N/S/F Door mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,027 miles

Front Brake pads close to legal limit

N/S/F Door mirror damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2007 82,728 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 82,710 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,685 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 76,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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W48 RGU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

W48 RGU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W48 RGU safe to buy?

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