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W409 LUY

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,737 mi
Last recorded89,737 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 LUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 89,737 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 89,736 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers poor

Pass 27 May 2015 84,070 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 84,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 79,316 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 79,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 75,019 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 75,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust baffles noise.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 71,419 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 71,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Advise. brake fluid level low.

Fail 31 May 2011 67,023 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 67,023 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 62,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 58,611 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 53,710 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,680 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 41,013 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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W409 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W409 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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What year was W409 LUY registered?

W409 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W409 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W409 LUY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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