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W544 TGC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,030 mi
Last recorded22,030 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 TGC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,030 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front engine sub-frame has surface corrosion

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front and rear suspension comments slight surface corrosion

advise under body surface corrosion front and back floor

Pass 23 Nov 2015 18,098 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

area around boot hinges corroded and holed

front brakes have a slight bind

general brake and suspension component corrosion

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 18,077 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

area around boot hinges corroded and holed

front brakes have a slight bind

general brake and suspension component corrosion

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,381 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot hinge area heavily corroded

n/s rear outer sill corroded

suspenion components front and rear heavily corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 17,378 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

boot hinge area heavily corroded

both rear tyre perished and cracking

n/s rear outer sill corroded

o/s front tyre perished and cracking

suspenion components front and rear heavily corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,620 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on fuel and brake pipes

Rear tyres perrished

Fail 3 Dec 2013 16,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on fuel and brake pipes

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 16,168 miles

Segments out on high level brake lamp out

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,654 miles

Near side front tyre sidewall damaged

Slight bind on near side rear brake

Fail 20 Sep 2011 15,654 miles

Near side front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight bind on near side rear brake

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,096 miles

Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,697 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 12,697 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear brake balance poor

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,721 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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W544 TGC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W544 TGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W544 TGC registered?

W544 TGC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W544 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W544 TGC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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