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W486 LUY

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,567 mi
Last recorded92,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 LUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 92,567 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,678 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 83,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2010 76,653 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 76,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 72,831 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 67,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 67,079 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,245 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 47,522 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 47,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W486 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W486 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 W486 LUY registered?

W486 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W486 LUY safe to buy?

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