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W702 GEC

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,008 mi
Last recorded96,008 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW702 GEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,008 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,078 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,078 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 85,537 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 85,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,223 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 72,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,597 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 70,597 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,095 miles

Both rear wheel cylinders damp around edge in backing plate

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,113 miles

Slight dampness nearside steering rack gaiter.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 59,780 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 59,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat will not tilt passenger cant get out

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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W702 GEC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W702 GEC, 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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W702 GEC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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