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W559 LNR

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,943 mi
Last recorded71,943 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 LNR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,943 miles

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

n/s sill slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r arches slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r tyres cracking slightly

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

oil leak

slight seepage of oil from steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2016 71,943 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s sill slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r arches slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r tyres cracking slightly

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

oil leak

slight seepage of oil from steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,368 miles

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres perished and split

front wipers smearing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 64,365 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres perished and split

front wipers smearing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,506 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,210 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,316 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,402 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,067 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,948 miles

wipers poor

Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,124 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,477 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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W559 LNR is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W559 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 W559 LNR registered?

W559 LNR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W559 LNR safe to buy?

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