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Y126 GBW

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,327 mi
Last recorded67,327 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 GBW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 67,327 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 67,324 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,615 miles

cv boots perishing

front tyre treads slightly low on edges

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2010 62,615 miles

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

cv boots perishing

front tyre treads slightly low on edges

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,337 miles

advise both outer cv boots slighty perished

advise rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2009 56,337 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both outer cv boots slighty perished

advise rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2008 49,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both rear tyres slighty perished

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,882 miles

advise both rear tyres slighty perished

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,181 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 43,181 miles

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

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

fan belt splitting

Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,581 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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Y126 GBW is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y126 GBW, 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 Y126 GBW registered?

Y126 GBW is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y126 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y126 GBW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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