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W501 LNR

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,349 mi
Last recorded103,349 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 LNR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,349 miles

Both front indicators insecure & n/s/f fog light

Corrosion to o/s outer sill

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 103,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Both front indicators insecure & n/s/f fog light

Corrosion to o/s outer sill

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 91,498 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 91,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,005 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2007 68,026 miles

Both constant velocity joint gaiters split

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Damage to nearside rear door

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front tyre is close to the legal limit on the inside and outside edge

Nearside rear wheel arch is covered with filler

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight play in rack

Fail 21 Jun 2007 68,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both cv boots perished

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Damage to nearside rear door

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front tyre close to limit on inside edge

Nearside rear wheel arch covered with filler

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight play in rack

Very slght play in strut tops

Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,529 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

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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W501 LNR is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey 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 W501 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 W501 LNR registered?

W501 LNR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W501 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 LNR 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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