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W453 YOA

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,525 mi
Last recorded80,525 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 YOA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,525 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on underbody

steering wheel air bag damaged/ air bag light on dash / right hand seat belt pre tensioner activated

Fail 19 Nov 2012 80,525 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on underbody

steering wheel air bag damaged/ air bag light on dash / right hand seat belt pre tensioner activated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 74,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front subframe

srs light on dash/ steering wheel air bag damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2011 74,129 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front subframe

srs light on dash/ steering wheel air bag damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2010 66,874 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,874 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,532 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 65,532 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 57,354 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,354 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 49,576 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,847 miles

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

pump noisy

Fail 15 Dec 2006 37,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel pump noisy

Pass 19 Dec 2005 30,542 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 30,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W453 YOA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 W453 YOA, 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 W453 YOA registered?

W453 YOA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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