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Y117 XEG

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,247 mi
Last recorded70,247 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 XEG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,247 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2011 70,247 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2010 57,904 miles

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

nearside and offside outer driveshaft gaitor slightly perished

silght play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,904 miles

nearside and offside outer driveshaft gaitor slightly perished

silght play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,281 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,636 miles

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

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

offside front wiper split on ends

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,721 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 34,721 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,645 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre tread perished

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 XEG is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y117 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

Y117 XEG is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y117 XEG safe to buy?

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