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Y128 BPD

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

60,203 mi
Last recorded60,203 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 BPD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 60,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 59,310 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 58,205 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 57,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 57,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 55,659 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,010 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 54,032 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,192 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,136 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,838 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 50,807 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,479 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,043 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,033 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,889 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust centre section very corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,903 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,479 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,707 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,097 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,390 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 37,390 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,645 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 33,749 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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Y128 BPD is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y128 BPD, 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 Y128 BPD registered?

Y128 BPD is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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