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W149 YVE

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,591 mi
Last recorded112,591 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 YVE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 112,591 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 112,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 109,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 109,347 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 109,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,438 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 101,438 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 89,825 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 89,825 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 76,808 miles

rear plate starting to deteriorate

srs light indicates fault

Fail 1 Sep 2008 76,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear plate starting to deteriorate

srs light indicates fault

Pass 18 Sep 2007 74,016 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 74,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rack damp

Pass 9 Sep 2006 71,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine noisey

n/s/f + o/s/f headlight aim weak

o/s/r shock asbsorber damp

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2005 64,083 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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W149 YVE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W149 YVE, 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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W149 YVE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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