MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust mountings perished
some corrosion to all 4 wheel arches
1x centre stop lamp bulb inop
Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
O/S/F seat belt noisy when pulled & released
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
alternator drive belt poor condition
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
screen wash aim poor
slight binding on O/S/F brake
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1x centre stop lamp bulb inop
Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
O/S/F seat belt noisy when pulled & released
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
alternator drive belt poor condition
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
screen wash aim poor
slight binding on O/S/F brake
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres wearing low on edges (raised tread)
one centre stop lamp bulb inop
rear tyres perished
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres wearing low on edges (raised tread)
one centre stop lamp bulb inop
rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
P/A/S drive belt perished
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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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W478 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 69.2%.
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 W478 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.
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What year was W478 YEW registered?
W478 YEW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2000.
Is W478 YEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W478 YEW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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