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Y124 DBG

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,412 mi
Last recorded120,412 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 DBG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 120,412 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear nearside and offside outer sills corroding

Fail 15 May 2017 120,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front and offside tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear nearside and offside outer sills corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2016 112,895 miles

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

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

anti corrosion measures taken all brake pipes and hose ferrules

fuel small @ filler pipes(no obvious leak)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 112,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

anti corrosion measures taken all brake pipes and hose ferrules

fuel small @ filler pipes(no obvious leak)

Pass 9 May 2015 106,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 25 Apr 2015 105,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 3 May 2014 103,861 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front indicator slightly insecure

nearside headlight slightly insecure (bolt loose)

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 96,522 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,595 miles

front exhaust downpipe flexible joint slightly deteriorated

nearside rear lens cracked not showing a white light

Fail 29 Mar 2012 93,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres showing signs of inner tyre wear

front exhaust downpipe flexible joint slightly deteriorated

nearside front oter cv joint speed sensor reluctor ring slightly corroded

nearside rear lens cracked not showing a white light

oil leak from rear of the engine

air bag srs light constantly illuminated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,117 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 82,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,230 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,473 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 66,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,316 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 59,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake pads 3/4 worn.

Front tyres on 1.6mm limit.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 59,135 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 55,972 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 55,972 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2006 44,717 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 32,250 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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Y124 DBG is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y124 DBG, 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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Y124 DBG is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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