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W521 TGF

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,475 mi
Last recorded127,475 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 TGF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2016 127,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 126,515 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 126,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 125,959 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 125,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,957 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 122,572 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 122,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 119,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 119,082 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 115,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 112,723 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 112,723 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 108,113 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 108,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 104,773 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 97,879 miles

front bkake pads wearing low,,,approx 2mm left.

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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W521 TGF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W521 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 W521 TGF registered?

W521 TGF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W521 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 TGF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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