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Y108 RBJ

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,510 mi
Last recorded66,510 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 RBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,510 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 66,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,853 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 61,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,304 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,557 miles

both head lights have poor pattern

both rear number plate lights dim (lenses painted)

ns front brake pads getting low

ns rack gaiter swisted

ns rear tyre perished on sidewall 205/45/16

os front seat tilt inop

os rear tyre perished/cracked around tread

Fail 16 Aug 2011 44,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both head lights have poor pattern

both rear number plate lights dim (lenses painted)

ns front brake pads getting low

ns rack gaiter swisted

ns rear tyre perished on sidewall 205/45/16

os front seat tilt inop

os rear tyre perished/cracked around tread

Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,427 miles

ns front brake pads getting low

ns mirror missing

Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,427 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

ns front brake pads getting low

ns mirror missing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate loose

ns front wheel binding slightly

os front seat belt frayed

os front seat tilt inop

Fail 25 Aug 2009 42,017 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate loose

ns front wheel binding slightly

os front seat belt frayed

os front seat tilt inop

Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,875 miles

drivers seat back does not tilt forward

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 Oct 2007 33,865 miles

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

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

drivers seat back does not tilt forward

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,911 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 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RBJ, 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 RBJ registered?

Y108 RBJ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y108 RBJ safe to buy?

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