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Y129 FCL

2001 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,232 mi
Last recorded98,232 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 FCL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,232 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust has been repaired towards rear of system.not blowing and appears of sound structure.

front tyres wearing on inner treaded area

handbrake lever in need of adjustment,still has reserve travel.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 86,387 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

non standard lap belt arangement fitted to center rear seat.

park brake lever has quite a lot of sideways movement.

Fail 19 Apr 2007 86,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

park brake lever has quite a lot of sideways movement.

Pass 4 May 2006 76,761 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 FCL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

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

Is Y129 FCL safe to buy?

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