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Y129 HDY

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,637 mi
Last recorded74,637 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 HDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,637 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 74,637 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,440 miles

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

idle co emmisions on upper limit borderline pass

screen washers weak operation

Fail 27 Feb 2013 67,404 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

screen washers weak operation

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,667 miles

both front tyres worn low

Fail 29 Feb 2012 64,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn low

Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,864 miles

Front exhaust pipe poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,619 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Rear exhaust box very poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,481 miles

Rear indicators showing white light and amber light

Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,434 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Front exhaust flexible joint poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,539 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 HDY is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y129 HDY registered?

Y129 HDY is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y129 HDY safe to buy?

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