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W539 TGF

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,456 mi
Last recorded111,456 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 TGF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 111,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 111,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 98,134 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Offside front and Offside rear tyres wearing on outer edge

surface rust underbody

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,452 miles

front and rear wiper blade worn

surface rust under body

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,700 miles

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,782 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,086 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Aug 2013 73,086 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,142 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 68,141 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2011 62,966 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,711 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 58,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2009 55,118 miles

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

unable to check seat belt on passengers side rear as child seat fitted!

Fail 25 Jul 2009 55,118 miles

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

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

unable to check seat belt on passengers side rear as child seat fitted!

Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 47,586 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 43,818 miles

at nearside front seat

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W539 TGF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W539 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 W539 TGF registered?

W539 TGF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W539 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W539 TGF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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