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Y117 UOB

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,672 mi
Last recorded32,672 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 UOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 32,672 miles

fog light switch operate intermittent

Fail 7 Mar 2019 32,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

fog light switch operate intermittent

Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,829 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper split but clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,394 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,560 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,502 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,920 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 23,477 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,477 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 21,288 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,018 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 16,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,670 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 13,670 miles

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

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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Y117 UOB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y117 UOB, 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 Y117 UOB registered?

Y117 UOB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y117 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y117 UOB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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