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W185 LUY

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,365 mi
Last recorded71,365 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 LUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,365 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,592 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/s and o/s Lower outer sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 68,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/s and o/s Lower outer sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 64,408 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre flat

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,617 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,185 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osf tyre worn outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,759 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 48,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf wiper blade split on ends

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf wiper blade split on ends

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,497 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 44,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,977 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,411 miles

front tyres showing signs of rubbing on body

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2008 37,411 miles

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

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

front tyres showing signs of rubbing on body

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wheel arches has signs of tyres touching wheel arches

osf and rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2006 29,154 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W185 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W185 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 W185 LUY registered?

W185 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W185 LUY safe to buy?

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