MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Offside mirror temporary repair
Rear both rear tyres perished (recommend attention)
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)
Offside mirror temporary repair
both rear tyres getting perished
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
Offside mirror temporary repair
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
both rear tyres getting perished
offside mirror temporary repair
slight blow from rear exhaust join
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
nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
offside mirror temporary repair
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)
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
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
both rear tyres wearing on edges
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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