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W179 LUY

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,667 mi
Last recorded86,667 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 LUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 86,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 86,639 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 84,855 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 84,855 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 82,897 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 78,083 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 78,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,045 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 75,045 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,976 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,195 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,562 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 43,557 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck to tank (7.2.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,157 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,515 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 23,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,253 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,464 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,708 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,984 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 10,984 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,721 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,041 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 14,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,323 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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W179 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W179 LUY, 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 W179 LUY registered?

W179 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W179 LUY safe to buy?

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