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W201 YFL

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,447 mi
Last recorded58,447 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 YFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,447 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 58,447 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 51,996 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,553 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,179 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,254 miles

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

radiator corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2010 40,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

radiator corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,214 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 35,180 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 31,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,834 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,562 miles

you have to help centre seat belt retract

Fail 7 Aug 2006 28,562 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

you have to help centre seat belt retract

Fail 12 Jan 2006 26,655 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2005 22,931 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 YFL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W201 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

W201 YFL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W201 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W201 YFL shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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