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W526 GCT

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,043 mi
Last recorded48,043 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 GCT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,043 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 48,043 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 40,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 36,218 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 36,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,364 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres splitting in tread , no cords

rear sills arches and off side facing panel corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,051 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,780 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 27,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,058 miles

very slight weep from innner steering rack seal

Fail 26 Jun 2013 27,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

very slight weep from innner steering rack seal

Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,643 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,890 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,085 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,248 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,359 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,600 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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W526 GCT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W526 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 W526 GCT registered?

W526 GCT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W526 GCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W526 GCT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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