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W38 LNR

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,625 mi
Last recorded28,625 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 LNR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 28,625 miles

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

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 28,624 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 28,621 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 28,621 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 28,617 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 28,616 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 28,616 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,614 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,606 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,603 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 28,603 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 28,600 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,596 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 28,596 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,595 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 28,594 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,594 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,591 miles

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

n/s fron tyre has slight cracks.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,590 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 28,590 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,589 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,762 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,759 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 26,687 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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W38 LNR is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W38 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W38 LNR registered?

W38 LNR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W38 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 LNR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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