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W696 LUY

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,225 mi
Last recorded135,225 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 LUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 135,225 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 130,391 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 130,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 122,805 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 110,449 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 110,449 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 97,274 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 79,072 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 70,693 miles

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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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W696 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W696 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 W696 LUY registered?

W696 LUY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W696 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W696 LUY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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