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W128 YRV

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,613 mi
Last recorded97,613 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 YRV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 93,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,593 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 82,226 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 82,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,707 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 78,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,513 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,302 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 68,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,626 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 64,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,400 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 60,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,931 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,812 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 47,812 miles

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

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

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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W128 YRV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W128 YRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W128 YRV registered?

W128 YRV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W128 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W128 YRV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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