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W49 LJF

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,596 mi
Last recorded125,596 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 LJF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 125,596 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 123,676 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

body has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,557 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 120,556 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill as marked (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,701 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,465 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges and starting to crack

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2014 113,465 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges and starting to crack

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 108,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 108,422 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,372 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 103,372 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 97,461 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2010 90,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,394 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,940 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,300 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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W49 LJF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W49 LJF, 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 W49 LJF registered?

W49 LJF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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