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W509 RSG

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,231 mi
Last recorded29,231 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 RSG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,231 miles

Both side front tyres starting to deteriorate/perish. Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge. reccomend new tyres for nearside front and nearside rear

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,539 miles

Both front tyres inner walls starting to deteriorate

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 28,539 miles

Both front tyres inner walls starting to deteriorate

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,724 miles

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

Heat shield on exhaust manifold broken

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

New brake pads fitted all round, brakes will feel spongy untill new pads bedin

Not all lamps on centre stop lamp working

Outer wall on nearside front tyre showing signs of deterioration

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2008 27,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Heat shield on exhaust manifold broken

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Not all lamps on centre stop lamp working

Outer wall on nearside front tyre showing signs of deterioration

Rear bumper damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2007 26,940 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,155 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 RSG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RSG, 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 RSG registered?

W509 RSG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W509 RSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 RSG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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