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W685 RSG

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,856 mi
Last recorded68,856 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 RSG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 68,856 miles

Oil leak

centre stop light n/w.

corrosion centre exhaust system.

key remote n/w.

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure.

rear wiper blade worn.

travel in hand brake lever.

Fail 29 May 2014 68,856 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

centre stop light n/w.

corrosion centre exhaust system.

key remote n/w.

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure.

rear wiper blade worn.

travel in hand brake lever.

tyre in boot flat.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 68,552 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 68,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2012 67,666 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 67,666 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,928 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 62,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

general body damage

Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyres to starting crack on sidewalls

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,295 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 54,293 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,404 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2008 50,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,755 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 44,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 35,114 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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W685 RSG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W685 RSG, 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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W685 RSG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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