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Y132 TSL

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,596 mi
Last recorded80,596 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 TSL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,596 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 76,295 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 76,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,042 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 70,041 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,630 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 66,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,565 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 57,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 May 2006 49,508 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front track rod end slight play

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 May 2006 49,508 miles

nearside front track rod end slight play

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

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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Y132 TSL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y132 TSL, 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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Y132 TSL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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