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B5 WSP

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,201 mi
Last recorded79,201 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 WSP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 79,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 78,711 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat cover on no access for rear seat belts

Fail 14 Oct 2022 78,711 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat cover on no access for rear seat belts

Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,132 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,971 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and is perishing on outer wall strong advise change asap may result in sudden deflation ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in primary grooves strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,839 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall and is perishing strong advise change asap

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,522 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has minor damage to outer wall advise change

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise change (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,256 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,680 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 69,680 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 68,674 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 66,776 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,991 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,081 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 44,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber deteriating

drivers wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber deteriating

drivers wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,239 miles

small cracks appearing on offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,137 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 36,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B5 WSP is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,040 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 B5 WSP, 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 25 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 WSP registered?

B5 WSP is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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