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W159 YJX

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,110 mi
Last recorded74,110 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 YJX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,110 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 74,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 68,490 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,532 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 52,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 52,276 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 49,300 miles

battery insecure

offside front wheel rim dented

offside outer sill dented

Fail 9 Dec 2005 49,295 miles

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

battery insecure

offside front wheel rim dented

offside outer sill dented

Fail 28 Nov 2005 49,278 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

pat off high level stop light inop

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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W159 YJX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W159 YJX, 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 W159 YJX registered?

W159 YJX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W159 YJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 YJX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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