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Y129 CSF

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,420 mi
Last recorded80,420 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,420 miles

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

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

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

front/rear brake pipes/fuel lines covered in black underseal/offside front brake noise?

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,859 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2011 67,600 miles

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

offside parking brake weaker than nearside

Fail 20 Nov 2011 67,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside parking brake weaker than nearside

Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,036 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front exhaust section deteriorated,front mount corroded

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel,recommend attention

nsr side light slightly dim

osr foot and handbrake lower efficency

Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,320 miles

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

brake fluid level getting low

brake pads getting low,front inners

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated

ns wing repeator loose secured with tape

power steering drive belt perishing/cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2009 60,320 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid level getting low

brake pads getting low,front inners

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated

ns wing repeator loose secured with tape

power steering drive belt perishing/cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2008 56,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

front antiroll bar corroded,link bushes perished

front brake pads seem low

power steering drive belt perished

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,228 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

front antiroll bar corroded,link bushes perished

front brake pads seem low

power steering drive belt perished

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,688 miles

Power steering rack slightly damp around a seal

Pass 29 May 2007 50,338 miles

both blades poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2006 45,200 miles

slight rattle from exhaust

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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Y129 CSF is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y129 CSF, 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 CSF registered?

Y129 CSF is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y129 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y129 CSF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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