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W687 LUY

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,978 mi
Last recorded65,978 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW687 LUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread and perished on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm and perished on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust rear box upper heatshield loose

slight oil stains around steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,198 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Both tyres are starting to wear faster on the inside edges.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light lens is cracked.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Rear both tyres are feathered and flat spots.

light oil misting around steering rack.

Pass 29 May 2017 58,400 miles

both front valve stems perished

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box upper heatshield loose

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight oil stains on steering rack and gearbox

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,232 miles

ancillary drivebelts cracked

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight oil stains on gearbox and steering rack

Fail 30 May 2016 54,047 miles

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

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

ancillary drivebelts cracked

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight oil stains on gearbox and steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,916 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low

slight oil stains on nearside of steering rack

Fail 1 Jun 2015 49,916 miles

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

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

195/60 14 tyres on front and 185/65 14 tyres on rear

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm tread

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low

slight oil stains on nearside of steering rack

Pass 31 May 2014 46,833 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2013 42,511 miles

different sized tyres fitted to front (195/60 R14) then to rear (185/65 R14)

Pass 10 May 2012 37,218 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 37,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 33,488 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 31,858 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 31,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 27,639 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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W687 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W687 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 W687 LUY registered?

W687 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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