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W142 LYD

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,170 mi
Last recorded127,170 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 LYD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 127,170 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 May 2017 127,167 miles

Central Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 123,333 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 117,444 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2014 113,070 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 108,849 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 108,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 99,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 92,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 88,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 81,067 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 81,067 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,402 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,490 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 67,490 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 67,311 miles

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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W142 LYD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W142 LYD, 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 W142 LYD registered?

W142 LYD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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