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W256 YJX

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,390 mi
Last recorded103,390 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 YJX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 103,390 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 103,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,621 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 98,621 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 92,728 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 92,728 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 83,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,471 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,410 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,402 miles

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 registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 72,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

front tyres wearing low

rear number plat estarting to disfigure

Fail 1 Nov 2011 72,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

front tyres wearing low

rear number plat estarting to disfigure

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,920 miles

Battery insecure

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 12 Nov 2009 67,037 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 67,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,878 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,906 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,169 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 46,689 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 46,689 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W256 YJX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W256 YJX, 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 W256 YJX registered?

W256 YJX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W256 YJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 YJX shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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