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W502 SGH

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,104 mi
Last recorded24,104 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW502 SGH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,104 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 24,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 20,495 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,243 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 15,129 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,129 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 14,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,616 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,801 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 13,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,539 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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W502 SGH is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W502 SGH, 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 W502 SGH registered?

W502 SGH is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W502 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W502 SGH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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