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Y131 PHR

2001 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,117 mi
Last recorded52,117 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 PHR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,117 miles

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,909 miles

Drivers seat tilt will not release.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,245 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 48,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,162 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED

N/S/F FLASHER LENS MISSING

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,542 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,869 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 PHR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y131 PHR, 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 Y131 PHR registered?

Y131 PHR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y131 PHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y131 PHR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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