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W494 LUY

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,882 mi
Last recorded60,882 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 LUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 60,882 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 59,109 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 55,308 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,764 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,588 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 39,140 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 34,340 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,276 miles

advise brake check, slight dent on n/s/f wheel rim inner, rear exhust box corroding, both rear shocker bottom bushes starting to seperate, n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wall slight damage tread worn low and perishing between tread

nail in n/s/r tyre and perishing between tread, o/s/r tyre worn low and perishing between tread

Pass 23 May 2006 26,340 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 22,362 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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W494 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W494 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 W494 LUY registered?

W494 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W494 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 LUY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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