MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
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.
Front discs and pads slightly worn
Back box corroded
No plate bulbs poor
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y131 XEG safe to buy?
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