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Y129 BEO

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,405 mi
Last recorded60,405 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 BEO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2014 60,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 60,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,593 miles

o/s/f abs ring broken.

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracked

slight leak from steering rack.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 51,593 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f abs ring broken.

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracked

slight leak from steering rack.

Pass 1 May 2012 47,040 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre walls cracking.

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 43,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 43,607 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 39,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,419 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edge indicating that the vehicle requires tracking

Fail 6 May 2008 30,419 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edge indicating that the vehicle requires tracking

Pass 1 May 2007 25,757 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 25,757 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,561 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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Y129 BEO is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y129 BEO, 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 Y129 BEO registered?

Y129 BEO is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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