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W478 YEW

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,212 mi
Last recorded133,212 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 YEW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 133,212 miles

exhaust mountings perished

some corrosion to all 4 wheel arches

Pass 15 Jul 2013 124,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 116,601 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 116,601 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 106,905 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 106,905 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 93,020 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 93,020 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 86,417 miles

P/A/S drive belt perished

Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,518 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 71,482 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 71,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 66,012 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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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?

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