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W538 SGC

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

87,345 mi
Last recorded87,345 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 SGC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 87,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 86,599 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 86,102 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 85,253 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 85,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,282 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,124 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 82,365 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 82,311 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,493 miles

Corrosion to both rear outer arches but not excessive at time of test.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,057 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 79,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,070 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Nearside rear tyre splitting on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,256 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,523 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,267 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,275 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 62,275 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 58,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,498 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,388 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,415 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 40,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,693 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 35,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 35,693 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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W538 SGC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W538 SGC, 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 W538 SGC registered?

W538 SGC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W538 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 SGC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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