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W485 LUY

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,745 mi
Last recorded66,745 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 LUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 58,842 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,038 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,081 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 44,071 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,789 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,452 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,502 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,629 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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W485 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W485 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 W485 LUY registered?

W485 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W485 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W485 LUY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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