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Y124 GEL

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,149 mi
Last recorded57,149 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 57,149 miles

Central exhaust box heat sleeve loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,991 miles

interior mirror missing

passenger seat does not tilt

Fail 16 Mar 2021 50,991 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

interior mirror missing

passenger seat does not tilt

Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,582 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 36,582 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 34,170 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Non obligatory mirror damaged Rear view missing ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 34,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 R 14 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level below minimum

Non obligatory mirror damaged Rear view missing ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 30,075 miles

Centre rear veiw mirror missing

Slight perishing on offside front tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2017 30,075 miles

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

Centre rear veiw mirror missing

Slight perishing on offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,212 miles

Slight perishing on both front tyres

Fail 22 Jan 2016 26,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Slight perishing on both front tyres

Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 24,584 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 23,045 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 23,045 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,290 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,301 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 14,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,766 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,395 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 9,435 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 7,076 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 GEL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y124 GEL, 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 Y124 GEL registered?

Y124 GEL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y124 GEL safe to buy?

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