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Y118 MRR

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,496 mi
Last recorded68,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 MRR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,496 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,128 miles

O/S/R tyre on wear indicators on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2012 60,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/S/R tyre on wear indicators on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,141 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust baffles inside callapsed

rear inner body sills corroded

rear o/s/r and n/s/r brake ferrals corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 50,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust baffles inside callapsed

rear inner body sills corroded

rear o/s/r and n/s/r brake ferrals corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,113 miles

exhaust corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / rack play

Fail 1 Dec 2010 48,113 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / rack play

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,126 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 41,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,324 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,517 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 23,006 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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Y118 MRR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y118 MRR, 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 Y118 MRR registered?

Y118 MRR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y118 MRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y118 MRR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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