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W231 LHL

2000 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,211 mi
Last recorded227,211 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 LHL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 227,211 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 204,427 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 204,427 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 184,240 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2009 164,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 142,487 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 142,483 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 139,793 miles

BACK BOX CORRODED

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 14 Jul 2006 130,744 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 116,959 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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W231 LHL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W231 LHL, 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 W231 LHL registered?

W231 LHL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W231 LHL safe to buy?

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