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W665 YJW

2000 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,700 mi
Last recorded125,700 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW665 YJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 125,700 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 107,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 106,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front binding slightly brake

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 106,367 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front binding slightly brake

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 103,258 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 103,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,621 miles

n/s rear tyre inner side wall perrished

Fail 1 Sep 2015 101,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear tyre inner side wall perrished

Pass 17 Feb 2015 98,454 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 98,454 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,630 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 84,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2012 50,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 50,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,168 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,781 miles

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

N/S/F Outer cv boot splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,392 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 37,392 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear washer inoperative

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,595 miles

brake warning light flicks on then off

n/s/f tyre wall is slightly damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2005 26,247 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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W665 YJW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W665 YJW, 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 W665 YJW registered?

W665 YJW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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