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W697 LRH

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,983 mi
Last recorded41,983 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 LRH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2023 41,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Body component slightly loose wings and wheel arches corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage back engine (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 41,974 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 41,964 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 41,917 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,583 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,216 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 40,216 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,604 miles

n/s abs ring snapped and insecure

o/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r tyre screw in tread

Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,604 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s abs ring snapped and insecure

o/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r tyre screw in tread

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight free play detected at o/s/f wheel

Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,631 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight free play detected at o/s/f wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,489 miles

n/s/f abs ring broken

n/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion at fitting

n/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion at fitting

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake pipe has slight corrosion at fitting

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,472 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,635 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 33,635 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn down to 2-3mm

o/s/r brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 3 May 2006 29,004 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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W697 LRH is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W697 LRH, 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 W697 LRH registered?

W697 LRH is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W697 LRH safe to buy?

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