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A12 OBL

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OBL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,510 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,564 miles

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

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

bonnet insecure

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 56,563 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bonnet insecure

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,424 miles

offside front tyre fitted in wrong direction

wrong springs fitted on rear

Fail 2 Aug 2010 48,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

large bore exhaust makes emissions difficult

n/s inner gaiter split

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,582 miles

large bore exhaust makes emissions difficult

n/s inner gaiter split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 95,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 90,977 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 90,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil level low

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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A12 OBL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A12 OBL, 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 A12 OBL registered?

A12 OBL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is A12 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 OBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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