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W562 SGC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

55,124 mi
Last recorded55,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW562 SGC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,124 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 55,124 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,435 miles

Nearside Front speed stator ring fractured

Fail 11 Jan 2017 53,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe near rear joint corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (1.8)

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

Nearside Front speed stator ring fractured

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,398 miles

exhaust centre pipe rear joint showing corrosion

signs of slight corrosion to front sub frame at (offside rear mounting)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,163 miles

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

rear brakes noisey (dust build up in drums)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 49,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brakes noisey (dust build up in drums)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,734 miles

highline stop lamp only working 50%

Fail 8 Jan 2014 46,734 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

highline stop lamp only working 50%

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,332 miles

tie bar across bulkhead corroded at ends

Fail 8 Jan 2013 44,332 miles

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

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

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

tie bar across bulkhead corroded at ends

Fail 4 Jan 2012 41,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,583 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,514 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,101 miles

very slight dampness to steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2009 37,101 miles

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

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

very slight dampness to steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,831 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 35,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,700 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 33,700 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,399 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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W562 SGC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W562 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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W562 SGC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W562 SGC safe to buy?

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