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W558 YEW

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,750 mi
Last recorded75,750 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 YEW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 75,750 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 75,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,192 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,861 miles

n/s front tyre is worn close to limit

there as oil leak under the bonnet

there is a note under the bonnet say timing belt was due at 37000 miles was it replaced as it is very important

Fail 22 Aug 2007 59,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre is worn close to limit

there as oil leak under the bonnet

there is a note under the bonnet say timing belt was due at 37000 miles was it replaced as it is very important

Pass 22 Aug 2006 51,170 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 51,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 41,766 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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W558 YEW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W558 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 W558 YEW registered?

W558 YEW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W558 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W558 YEW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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