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W518 TGF

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,519 mi
Last recorded82,519 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 TGF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 82,519 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 82,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,258 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,310 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 80,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,112 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 79,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,047 miles

165/70/14 tyres on rear axle.

175/65/14 tyres on front axle.

Nearside Front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,047 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

165/70/14 tyres on rear axle.

175/65/14 tyres on front axle.

Nearside Front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,942 miles

165 70 14 tyres on rear axle.

175 65 14 tyres on front axle.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,013 miles

165 70 14 tyres on rear axle.

175 65 14 tyres on front axle.

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 76,013 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

165 70 14 tyres on rear axle.

175 65 14 tyres on front axle.

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 75,170 miles

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

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

front tyres: 175/65r14t

power steering pipes rusty

rear engine mount bush worn

rear tyres: 165/70r14t

Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,260 miles

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

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

front tyres 175/65r14t

offside front brake disc rusty

rear tyres 165/70r14t

Fail 22 Sep 2011 74,260 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres 175/65r14t

offside front brake disc rusty

rear tyres 165/70r14t

Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,132 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 73,132 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,652 miles

front brake discs worn/rusty

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

Fail 18 Mar 2009 72,652 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn/rusty

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2007 71,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 70,104 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 69,159 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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W518 TGF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W518 TGF, 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 W518 TGF registered?

W518 TGF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W518 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 TGF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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