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W579 YOC

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,457 mi
Last recorded99,457 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 YOC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2014 99,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 90,735 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 90,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,983 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 83,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 75,412 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,412 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,233 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,811 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 60,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,785 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 50,811 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 41,249 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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W579 YOC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W579 YOC, 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 W579 YOC registered?

W579 YOC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W579 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W579 YOC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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