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W223 YCE

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,949 mi
Last recorded132,949 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 YCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 132,949 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 132,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,611 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 126,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 121,253 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 115,256 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 115,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 109,287 miles

All the vehicles brake pipes are beginning to corrode, suggest rustproofing whilst their condition is still acceptable.

Boot Release stiff to operate.

Both Front Outer CV Boots are worn, and are almost ready to split.

Both Number Plates are going opaque.

Damage to N/S/R Corner, not a sharp edge.

Driver's Seat Bolster is worn.

Engine Oil Leak.

Exhaust Joints and Pipework are corroding.

Fraying of the Driver's Seatbelt.

Front Brake Discs have a small wear lip.

General Corrosion is beginning on the suspension and underbody, none of which is currently severe.

Minor Fraying of the Front Passenger's Seatbelt.

N/S Wing Mirror is damaged, slightly insecure and not in it's original location, but is secure to a degree that it would not part from the vehicle without impact.

N/S Wing Repeater is going white.

N/S/R Door Check Strap Seizing.

O/S Headlamp emits a faint image.

O/S/R Door Check Strap Seizing.

Panel Corrosion on various panels of the vehicle, none which is structural.

Slight wear in the O/S/F Trackrod End.

Wear in the vehicles transmission.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 109,287 miles

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

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

All the vehicles brake pipes are beginning to corrode, suggest rustproofing whilst their condition is still acceptable.

Boot Release stiff to operate.

Both Front Outer CV Boots are worn, and are almost ready to split.

Both Number Plates are going opaque.

Damage to N/S/R Corner, not a sharp edge.

Driver's Seat Bolster is worn.

Engine Oil Leak.

Exhaust Joints and Pipework are corroding.

Fraying of the Driver's Seatbelt.

Front Brake Discs have a small wear lip.

General Corrosion is beginning on the suspension and underbody, none of which is currently severe.

Minor Fraying of the Front Passenger's Seatbelt.

N/S Wing Mirror is damaged, slightly insecure and not in it's original location, but is secure to a degree that it would not part from the vehicle without impact.

N/S Wing Repeater is going white.

N/S/R Door Check Strap Seizing.

O/S Headlamp emits a faint image.

O/S/R Door Check Strap Seizing.

Panel Corrosion on various panels of the vehicle, none which is structural.

Slight wear in the O/S/F Trackrod End.

Wear in the vehicles transmission.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 102,421 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 96,491 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,380 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 80,822 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006

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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W223 YCE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W223 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 W223 YCE registered?

W223 YCE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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