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W347 LBC

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,627 mi
Last recorded89,627 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 LBC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,627 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 89,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,758 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 82,738 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,790 miles

centre stop light 50% working

Fail 2 Sep 2009 74,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre stop light 50% working

Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,415 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 47,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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W347 LBC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W347 LBC, 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 W347 LBC registered?

W347 LBC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W347 LBC safe to buy?

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