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W587 GCT

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,344 mi
Last recorded53,344 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW587 GCT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside spot/fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Nov 2012 53,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside spot/fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,899 miles

Offside Rear 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 14 Jan 2011 45,938 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2010 45,808 miles

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

o/s/r wearing out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,531 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 39,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,347 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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W587 GCT is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W587 GCT, 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 W587 GCT registered?

W587 GCT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W587 GCT safe to buy?

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