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W396 LFJ

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,016 mi
Last recorded48,016 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 LFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,016 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 47,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside rear tyre side walls are perished

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre walls cracking but not showing cords

manifold heat shield loose

slight corrosion underside

Fail 6 Jun 2008 35,307 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre walls cracking but not showing cords

manifold heat shield loose

slight corrosion underside

Pass 22 May 2007 30,490 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres badly perished

near side front tyre wearing on eadges

off side wiper split

Pass 30 May 2006 27,060 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 27,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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W396 LFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W396 LFJ, 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 W396 LFJ registered?

W396 LFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W396 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W396 LFJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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