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W201 YCE

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,731 mi
Last recorded83,731 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 YCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,731 miles

Brake fluid looking discolored

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 pipes are heavily coated in grease(?) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake showing evidence of getting hot and wearing faster than n/s/f

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,731 miles

Brake fluid looking discolored

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 pipes are heavily coated in grease(?) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake showing evidence of getting hot and wearing faster than n/s/f

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 70,760 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 70,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 67,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror. ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn low on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 67,049 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror. ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn low on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 64,232 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 60,473 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 57,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 54,583 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,067 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 48,183 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 May 2012 48,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 May 2011 44,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2011 44,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,218 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 42,218 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/front tyre is worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,891 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,003 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,371 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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W201 YCE is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W201 YCE, 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 W201 YCE registered?

W201 YCE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W201 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W201 YCE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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