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W429 YEW

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,519 mi
Last recorded82,519 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 YEW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 82,519 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 82,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,373 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 79,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,086 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,076 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,315 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2010 62,315 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,731 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,154 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 42,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,172 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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W429 YEW is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W429 YEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W429 YEW registered?

W429 YEW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W429 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W429 YEW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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