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Y131 XEG

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 XEG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,523 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear brake back plates are slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has a slightly worn edge

Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear brake back plates are slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has a slightly worn edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 88,303 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 88,303 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,000 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 81,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust rusty and front pipe slightly damaged but not yet blowing.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,351 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,501 miles

Front discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,892 miles

Back box corroded

No plate bulbs poor

Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,803 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 XEG is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y131 XEG, 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 XEG is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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