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W498 LNR

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,200 mi
Last recorded89,200 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 LNR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,200 miles

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

The ns washer jet is not working and the wipers need replacing.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,672 miles

both cv gaitors slightly perished

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly perished

both side repeators slightly discoloured

front number plate cracked

nearside quarter panel slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2010 86,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (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)

both cv gaitors slightly perished

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both side repeators slightly discoloured

front number plate cracked and requires replacing soon

nearside quarter pannel slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,079 miles

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

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

front number plate damaged but does not meet fail criteria

Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

front number plate damaged but does not meet fail criteria

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,523 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,048 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 61,048 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,559 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 53,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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W498 LNR is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green 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 W498 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.

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What year was W498 LNR registered?

W498 LNR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W498 LNR safe to buy?

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