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W161 YOG

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,899 mi
Last recorded84,899 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 YOG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,899 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both outersills corroded

front pipe and C.A.T corroding

slight damage to nearside front wing/bumper

slight damage to nearside tyre(sidewall)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 84,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both outersills corroded

front pipe and C.A.T corroding

slight damage to nearside front wing/bumper

slight damage to nearside tyre(sidewall)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 83,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre brake masked out at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,942 miles

centre brake masked out at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2011 82,301 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,301 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 79,030 miles

srs light on

Pass 22 May 2009 75,828 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 72,251 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 66,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 66,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 56,684 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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W161 YOG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W161 YOG, 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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What year was W161 YOG registered?

W161 YOG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W161 YOG safe to buy?

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