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W512 RAL

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,216 mi
Last recorded88,216 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 RAL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 1 Jun 2011 88,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,910 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 72,278 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 72,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 69,231 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 69,231 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2007 65,139 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 65,139 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 May 2006 61,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 61,269 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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W512 RAL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W512 RAL, 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 W512 RAL registered?

W512 RAL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W512 RAL safe to buy?

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