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W379 YAV

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,292 mi
Last recorded67,292 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 YAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 67,292 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in but no cords exposed

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 61,143 miles

2 bulbs inoperative on hi-level stop light.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2015 61,126 miles

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

2 bulbs inoperative on hi-level stop light.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 55,219 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 48,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,828 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 37,462 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Feb 2010 36,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,947 miles

clutch requires attention pedal very high

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,197 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 31,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,344 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 29,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1 bulb in high level brake light not working

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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W379 YAV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W379 YAV, 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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W379 YAV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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