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W509 GDY

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,613 mi
Last recorded85,613 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,613 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 85,613 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,597 miles

Centre / Rear exhaust system poorly fitted (hanging very low?)

Nearside (side) repeater dis-coloured

Offside outer CV Boot perished & cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2015 79,597 miles

Centre / Rear exhaust system poorly fitted (hanging very low?)

Nearside (side) repeater dis-coloured

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

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

Offside outer CV Boot perished & cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,462 miles

Both front drop links bushes worn / perished

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edges (tread not cut as deep tho')

Rear exhaust system poor & centre exhaust system bent / blowing from joints

Fail 17 Apr 2014 73,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front drop links bushes worn / perished

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edges (tread not cut as deep tho')

Rear exhaust system poor & centre exhaust system bent / blowing from joints

Fail 25 Mar 2014 73,449 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front lower anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

Drivers seat back not working

Front brake pads worn low / thin (offside)

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edges (tread not cut as deep tho')

Offside head light beam image very poor

Rear exhaust sytem poor & centre pipe bent an blowing from joints

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,057 miles

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

offside wiper in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,562 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper blade split ends.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 59,036 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper blade split ends.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,506 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,049 miles

dent in o/s/f wing

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,154 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 42,793 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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W509 GDY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W509 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.

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What year was W509 GDY registered?

W509 GDY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W509 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 GDY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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