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W408 LFJ

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,038 mi
Last recorded124,038 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 LFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 124,038 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 124,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 111,051 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

wiper linkages deteriorated but functional

Fail 28 Jun 2016 110,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

wiper linkages deteriorated but functional

Pass 4 Jul 2015 106,503 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 106,502 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 106,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All light general corrosion

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,205 miles

Front wipers worn

Slight bind on osr brake

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,444 miles

Cv boots perrishing

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Slight leak frop steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2013 89,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Cv boots perrishing

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight leak frop steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,572 miles

NSR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,492 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,009 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 45,023 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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W408 LFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W408 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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W408 LFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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