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W491 GDY

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,465 mi
Last recorded69,465 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 GDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,465 miles

corrosion located on all vehicle suspension components.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,243 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,316 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,505 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 59,146 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished (borderline)

Pass 7 May 2009 55,059 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 48,118 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,508 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,911 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 34,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 34,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W491 GDY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W491 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W491 GDY registered?

W491 GDY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W491 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 GDY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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