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W509 GCT

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,793 mi
Last recorded134,793 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 GCT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 134,793 miles

CORROSION APPARENT ON VEHICLE WHEEL ARCHES AND VARIOUS OTHER PANELS

N/S/F BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

N/S/R TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 10 Feb 2015 134,755 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

CORROSION APPARENT ON VEHICLE WHEEL ARCHES AND VARIOUS OTHER PANELS

N/S/F BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

N/S/R TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,057 miles

CORROSION APPARENT AROUND ALL WHEEL ARCHES AND SLIGHTLY SHOWING ALONG SILLS

WINDSCREEN WIPERS HAVE TO BE PARKED MANUALLY AND DO NOT AUTO PARK WHEN SWITCHED OFF

Pass 11 Mar 2013 103,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,840 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 89,351 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,351 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,291 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 75,724 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,175 miles

O/s diff seal leaking (not to bad)

Slight imbalance on front brakes about 7%

Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,007 miles

Rear tyres perrished.Middle and rear section exhaust very rusty on middle to rear joint,

Pass 4 Apr 2006 53,966 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 53,892 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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W509 GCT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W509 GCT, 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 W509 GCT registered?

W509 GCT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W509 GCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 GCT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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