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Y108 GFT

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,508 mi
Last recorded28,508 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 GFT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2014 28,508 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 28,508 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,704 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)

Fail 7 May 2012 14,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 7 May 2012 14,251 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 14,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,291 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,652 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 11,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,899 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 7,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,974 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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Y108 GFT is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y108 GFT, 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 Y108 GFT registered?

Y108 GFT is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y108 GFT safe to buy?

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