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W547 TGC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,943 mi
Last recorded102,943 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW547 TGC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,943 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jun 2013 102,943 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2012 99,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 91,899 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 91,897 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2010 84,191 miles

Centre brake light not working, most likely disconnected

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

Small splits in Nearside front tyre inner sidewall

oil leaks from gearbox and cam cover gasket

Fail 24 May 2010 84,191 miles

Centre brake light not working, most likely disconnected

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

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

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

Small splits in Nearside front tyre inner sidewall

oil leaks from gearbox and cam cover gasket

Pass 26 May 2009 75,465 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor damage outer side wall nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Jun 2008 67,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor damage outer side wall nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 49,069 miles

seepage from steering rack

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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W547 TGC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue 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 W547 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.

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W547 TGC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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