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W196 LNR

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,703 mi
Last recorded37,703 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 LNR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 37,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 36,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 36,080 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,240 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 34,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall attention required in near future (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 34,136 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 33,135 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at mounting bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess At bonded bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,218 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,192 miles

cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,024 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,055 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,125 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 27,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,983 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,345 miles

Rear footbrake performance slightly low.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,216 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,830 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,524 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,074 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,654 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 16,654 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W196 LNR is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W196 LNR, 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 W196 LNR registered?

W196 LNR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W196 LNR safe to buy?

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