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Y126 WFL

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,492 mi
Last recorded66,492 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 WFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 28 Jul 2016 66,492 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,073 miles

both front cv boots slightly cracking

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2015 58,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front cv boots slightly cracking

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking (no cords expossed)

wiper blades detyeriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,606 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,057 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 49,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disc's pitted

oil leak from top of engine

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,696 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 47,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight cracking in both rear tyre walls

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wipers split

Fail 10 Aug 2009 46,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers split

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 45,018 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 4,329 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 WFL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WFL, 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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Y126 WFL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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