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W529 TCS

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,727 mi
Last recorded61,727 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 TCS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,727 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

strut brace at rear of engine slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,688 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 59,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,564 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front sill damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,504 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 51,489 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,336 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 49,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise centre brake light not all bulbs are working

Fail 25 Mar 2010 47,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,416 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 47,411 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,597 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 46,597 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,004 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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W529 TCS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W529 TCS, 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 W529 TCS registered?

W529 TCS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W529 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W529 TCS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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