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Y131 HDY

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,170 mi
Last recorded77,170 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 HDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 77,170 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipes across bulkhead (mounting corroded) (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead corroded within 12 inches of servo mountings (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced bar across bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front subframe and all mountings and fixings generally corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall split. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

orffside rear indicator bulb faded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 71,846 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

orffside rear indicator bulb faded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,424 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 67,423 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,947 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2013 62,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1L oil required pre test

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,557 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 58,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,510 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 54,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,379 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,506 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 42,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,787 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,487 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 HDY is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y131 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.

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Y131 HDY is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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