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W283 LBB

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,596 mi
Last recorded96,596 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 LBB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 96,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner door sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

power steering rack damp

rear axle mounts corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,618 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 94,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,645 miles

Rear two high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,949 miles

High level stop light has light sources not illuminating

Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

rear brake application and release slightly uneven

Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,529 miles

Minor exhaust leak from centre join

Offside front drivers seat back doesnt fold forwards restricting access to rear seats

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,198 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both cv gators perished

slight corrosion to offside sill pannel

Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,715 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 57,715 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,395 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,752 miles

Advise resecure nearside rack gaitor.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,998 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,994 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,398 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 30,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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W283 LBB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W283 LBB, 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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W283 LBB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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