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R11 LYS

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,473 mi
Last recorded111,473 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 LYS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 111,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 109,224 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 109,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,829 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 106,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 104,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,963 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,961 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2013 99,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,500 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked and perished

Fail 8 Jun 2012 94,500 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades are starting too split and deteriorate

both rear tyres are perish and cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,915 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 79,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 71,491 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 61,650 miles

N/S/R outer tyre wall cracking.

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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R11 LYS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R11 LYS, 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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R11 LYS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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