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W579 LBL

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,741 mi
Last recorded58,741 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 LBL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear showing signs of ageing,suspect vehicle been standing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,350 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 54,454 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 52,533 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 52,533 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 48,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2009 45,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 41,955 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,429 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,995 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 28,995 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W579 LBL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue 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 W579 LBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W579 LBL registered?

W579 LBL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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