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Y131 BEO

2001 Rover 25

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,330 mi
Last recorded122,330 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 BEO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 122,330 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 119,435 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 119,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 115,839 miles

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)The offside front indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.9.1)The vehicle battery is insecure

(1.9.2b)The electrical wiring at the tailgate roof location appears to have been temporarily repaired

(2.3.3b)The power steering rack appears to have a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.3.4)The power steering drive belt is deteriorating

(2.4A.3)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill area) has corrosion present that has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill area) has corrosion present that has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.4C.1b)All four suspension springs at their extreme ends are starting to corrode

(2c)There is presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (1) is at 26%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7B.7)The park brake efficiency is close to the legal limit at 18%,indicating that service is required

(3.7B.7)The service brakes efficiency is close to the legal limit at 52%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.01mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.66mm

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(5.2.6)The nearside front seat belt prescribed area (lower outer sill area)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(5.2.6)The nearside rear seat belt prescribed area (lower outer sill)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(5.2.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area (floor panel to flange area) has been welded and undersealed

(5.2.6)The offside rear seat belt prescribed area (lower outer sill)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(7.1.1)The front exhaust pipe hanger is deteriorating

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 19 Sep 2014 115,776 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)The offside front indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.9.1)The vehicle battery is insecure

(1.9.2b)The electrical wiring at the tailgate roof location appears to have been temporarily repaired

(2.3.3b)The power steering rack appears to have a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.3.4)The power steering drive belt is deteriorating

(2.4A.3)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill area) has corrosion present that has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill area) has corrosion present that has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.4C.1b)All four suspension springs at their extreme ends are starting to corrode

(2c)There is presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (1) is at 26%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7B.7)The park brake efficiency is close to the legal limit at 18%,indicating that service is required

(3.7B.7)The service brakes efficiency is close to the legal limit at 52%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.01mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.66mm

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(5.2.6)The nearside front seat belt prescribed area (lower outer sill area)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(5.2.6)The nearside rear seat belt prescribed area (lower outer sill)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(5.2.6)The offside rear seat belt prescribed area (lower outer sill)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(7.1.1)The front exhaust pipe hanger is deteriorating

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 3 Oct 2013 112,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 109,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 99,881 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 99,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 913,779 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 91,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,612 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 79,612 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,437 miles

car only just passed emissions test

Pass 6 Jun 2007 66,908 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 57,500 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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Y131 BEO is a 2001 Rover 25 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y131 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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Y131 BEO is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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