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W242 YFL

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,607 mi
Last recorded76,607 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 YFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,607 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,444 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 66,444 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 60,508 miles

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

surface corrosion o/s & n/s rear wheel arches. dent in o/s/f bumper

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,860 miles

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

o/s/front bumper damaged.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 59,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/front bumper damaged.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,913 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,607 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn to 2.5mm.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,673 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 51,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 47,279 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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W242 YFL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W242 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 W242 YFL registered?

W242 YFL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W242 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 YFL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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