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W501 GHE

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,884 mi
Last recorded52,884 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 GHE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 52,884 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 52,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 52,883 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 May 2023 52,883 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to ex blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 47,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 43,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 35,880 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 35,880 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 33,908 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,467 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 32,467 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,841 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,273 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,856 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,327 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,102 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,513 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,974 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,198 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 19,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,219 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,175 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 15,175 miles

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)

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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W501 GHE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W501 GHE, 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 W501 GHE registered?

W501 GHE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W501 GHE safe to buy?

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