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W262 YHR

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,311 mi
Last recorded67,311 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 YHR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 67,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 66,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 66,297 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 68,587 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 68,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,396 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 63,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,803 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 62,628 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,635 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,454 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,304 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,142 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,035 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,357 miles

2 of 6 rear hi-level stop light bulbs not working

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

front suspension generally corroded

slight play steering arm(s) loaded

Fail 12 Jun 2009 44,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

play o/s steering arm

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,948 miles

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

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

play o/s steering arm

Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,392 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,139 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 21,139 miles

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

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

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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W262 YHR is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W262 YHR, 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 W262 YHR registered?

W262 YHR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W262 YHR safe to buy?

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