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W703 SGW

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,971 mi
Last recorded85,971 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW703 SGW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,971 miles

o/s/rear wheel binding

Fail 19 Jan 2013 85,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

o/s/rear wheel binding

Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,309 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,927 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 84,927 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 84,064 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 79,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 73,368 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 73,368 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 64,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 56,416 miles

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

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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W703 SGW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W703 SGW, 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 W703 SGW registered?

W703 SGW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W703 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W703 SGW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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