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W608 LBR

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,131 mi
Last recorded94,131 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW608 LBR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2014 94,131 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

boot lock damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,247 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 14 Nov 2013 88,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

centre stop lamp not working

offside main beam bulb appears to be fitted incorrectly

Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,700 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

heatshield insecure

speedo ring cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2012 79,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

heatshield insecure

speedo ring cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,713 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 66,595 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,922 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,073 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,273 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,790 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,589 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,701 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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W608 LBR is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W608 LBR, 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 W608 LBR registered?

W608 LBR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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