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W127 LFJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,081 mi
Last recorded52,081 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 LFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,081 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test [mirror] ()

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear loose exhaust heat shield

Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,945 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2019 42,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment side play bolts loss ? (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2018 29,555 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,180 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,607 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,765 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 24,765 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,983 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,590 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,978 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,125 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,380 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 21,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,400 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,390 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,070 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,614 miles

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

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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W127 LFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W127 LFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W127 LFJ registered?

W127 LFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W127 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W127 LFJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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