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W508 GOC

2000 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,847 mi
Last recorded84,847 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 GOC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,847 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,931 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,580 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 72,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 68,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rattle from rear exhaust heat shield

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rattle from rear exhaust heat shield

Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,843 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,843 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,158 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 62,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel (high)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 53,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel (high)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,725 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 47,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,481 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,121 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2005 32,621 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 32,621 miles

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

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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W508 GOC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W508 GOC, 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 W508 GOC registered?

W508 GOC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W508 GOC safe to buy?

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