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W612 DOB

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,597 mi
Last recorded70,597 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW612 DOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,597 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 70,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 70,589 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,589 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,872 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside and nearside wiper arms slightly insecure at mounting to bulkhead

offside rear tyre lightly cracked/perished

Fail 2 Nov 2009 69,730 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front registration plate slightly insecure

offside and nearside wiper arms are slightly insecure at mounting to bulkhead

Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,730 miles

front registration plate slightly insecure

offside and nearside wiper arms are slightly insecure at mounting to bulkhead

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,948 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2008 68,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2007 67,145 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,615 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 63,615 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads 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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W612 DOB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W612 DOB, 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

How do I check the history of W612 DOB?

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What year was W612 DOB registered?

W612 DOB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W612 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W612 DOB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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