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Y127 FVC

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,152 mi
Last recorded62,152 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 FVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing thin edges of tread

Fail 5 Jul 2017 62,152 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing thin edges of tread

Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2016 61,750 miles

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

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,923 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2015 59,922 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,464 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 55,464 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,369 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,656 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,078 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,470 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 51,470 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,199 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,435 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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Y127 FVC is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y127 FVC, 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 Y127 FVC registered?

Y127 FVC is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y127 FVC safe to buy?

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