MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
centre brake light not working
n/s/r tyre on 3.0mm
oil leak
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
ns/f os/f tyres cracking in sidewall
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ns/f os/f tyres cracking in sidewall
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)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
has the timing belt been replaced we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years.failure causes major engine damage.
n/s front indicator broken.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
has the timing belt been replaced we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years.failure causes major engine damage.
n/s front indicator broken.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front pads approx 90% worn
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front pads approx 90% worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
centre brake light has three led s inoperative
windscreen wipers not working on intermitant setting
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
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W296 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 W296 LUY, 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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W296 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.
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