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W533 GOC

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,319 mi
Last recorded114,319 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 GOC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 114,319 miles

Exhaust heat sheild loose at rear

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge 2mm tread depth

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge 2.5mm tread depth

Segment of high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Dec 2011 108,258 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 108,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 104,164 miles

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

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

oil leak from nearside front

Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,501 miles

Exhaust front/down pipe heat shield was loose (not secured to anything) in engine bay.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off-side gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 90,374 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 90,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 80,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,701 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 69,936 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 69,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,834 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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W533 GOC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W533 GOC, 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 W533 GOC registered?

W533 GOC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W533 GOC shows 12 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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