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W353 YAF

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,426 mi
Last recorded98,426 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 YAF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 98,426 miles

Offside Front Outer door handle deteriorated (mostly missing) (recommend attention)

Offside mirror temporary repair

Rear brake discs deteriorated (recommend attention)

engine running poor at idle when cold

fog light switch getting getting deteriorated (recommend attention)

Fail 14 May 2019 98,426 miles

Offside Front Outer door handle deteriorated (mostly missing) (recommend attention)

Offside mirror temporary repair

Rear brake discs deteriorated (recommend attention)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine running poor at idle when cold

fog light switch getting getting deteriorated (recommend attention)

Pass 17 May 2018 90,569 miles

Offside mirror temporary repair

Rear both rear tyres perished (recommend attention)

Fail 16 May 2018 90,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger corroded and snapped and rear rubber snapped (7.1.1)

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

Offside mirror temporary repair

Rear both rear tyres perished (recommend attention)

Pass 16 May 2017 85,308 miles

Offside mirror temporary repair

both rear tyres getting perished

Fail 11 May 2017 85,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside mirror temporary repair

both rear tyres getting perished

Pass 12 May 2016 80,199 miles

Offside mirror temporary repair

Fail 12 May 2016 80,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside mirror temporary repair

Pass 21 May 2015 76,042 miles

both rear tyres getting perished

offside mirror temporary repair

slight blow from rear exhaust join

Fail 15 May 2015 76,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres getting perished

offside mirror temporary repair

slight blow from rear exhaust join

Pass 16 May 2014 71,272 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside mirror temporary repair

Pass 13 May 2013 65,316 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 65,314 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 60,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wheels slight binding

Pass 16 May 2012 60,412 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wheels slight binding

Pass 16 May 2011 54,399 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,004 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,870 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2008 36,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 33,715 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,473 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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W353 YAF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W353 YAF, 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 W353 YAF registered?

W353 YAF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W353 YAF safe to buy?

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