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V551 YEE

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

135,092 mi
Last recorded135,092 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 YEE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2015 135,092 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step aea (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Centre headlamp has slightly poor beam image

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

clutch pedal action indicates clutch wear

drivers seat slightly loose in mounting frame

front bumper insecure

spare wheel not present at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,023 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr brake slightly binding

spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Sep 2014 129,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr brake slightly binding

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 122,129 miles

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

spare wheel not present

windscreen has light wiper scratches

Fail 9 Sep 2013 122,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

spare wheel not present

windscreen has light wiper scratches

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,024 miles

battery insecure

radiator in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2012 11,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

radiator in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2011 104,717 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 104,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,471 miles

2X high level brake light bulbs n/w

vehicle has wheel speed sensors fitted on front os sensor cut no abs fitted

osr tyre perished

Fail 28 Sep 2010 94,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

2X high level brake light bulbs n/w

vehicle has wheel speed sensors fitted on front os sensor cut no abs fitted

osr tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,500 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

Fail 28 Sep 2009 87,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,010 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Sep 2008 85,010 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 80,979 miles

o/s front brake back plate bent hand brake travel

Fail 8 Jun 2007 79,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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

damage to n/s/r arch

damage to o/s/r quarter panel

drivers door panel insecure

front bumper damaged

o/s 'B' pillar damaged

o/s sill filled with body filler

o/s/r mud flap insecure

rear bumper damaged

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 May 2006 72,163 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 72,113 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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V551 YEE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 V551 YEE, 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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V551 YEE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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