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W705 GEC

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,439 mi
Last recorded98,439 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 GEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 98,439 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear brakes 40% inbalance

Pass 30 Mar 2009 98,439 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear brakes 40% inbalance

Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,997 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

Handbrake travel high.

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

Radiator corroded/breaking up.

Reverse lamp dim on nearside rear.

Section of high level stop lamp not working.

oil level req top up.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 90,997 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

Handbrake travel high.

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

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

Radiator corroded/breaking up.

Reverse lamp dim on nearside rear.

Section of high level stop lamp not working.

oil level req top up.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,073 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 82,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 75,397 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W705 GEC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W705 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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What year was W705 GEC registered?

W705 GEC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W705 GEC safe to buy?

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