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Y133 CSG

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,046 mi
Last recorded107,046 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 CSG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

front sub frame corroding

general corrosion to all wheel arches.

general front and rear suspension bush perishing

general under body corrosion front and rear

rear axel corroding

slight corrosion to brake pipes and hose ferrels.

slight oil leak engine

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2016 106,993 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front sub frame corroding

general corrosion to all wheel arches.

general front and rear suspension bush perishing

general under body corrosion front and rear

o/s/f tyre on limit 185/55/15 82v

rear axel corroding

slight corrosion to brake pipes and hose ferrels.

slight oil leak engine

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,135 miles

Bodywork & underside corroded

O/S/R Tyre valve slightly perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight noise from N/S/F Suspension area

Fail 16 Apr 2015 102,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bodywork & underside corroded

Exhaust in poor condition & blowing slightly from joints

O/S/R Tyre valve slightly perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,510 miles

Bodywork corroded

Exhaust corroded & slight blow at joints

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Underside corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 97,510 miles

Bodywork corroded

Exhaust corroded & slight blow at joints

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Underside corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,889 miles

both rerar wheel arches corroded and holed

rear indicators slightly white

slight dampness on steering rack

slight leak from exhaust joint

some brake and fuel pipes slightly insecure

underside inc outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 92,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

handbrake long

leak from thermostat housing

rear indicators slightly white

slight dampness on steering rack

slight leak from exhaust joint

both rerar wheel arches corroded and holed

some brake and fuel pipes slightly insecure

underside inc outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 87,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

differant wheel fitted to n/s/f

o/s wing repeater discoulered

wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 87,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s wing repeater discoulered

wheel arches corroded

wipers poor

Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,678 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,757 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 78,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,249 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,677 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 65,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,552 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 50,552 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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Y133 CSG is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y133 CSG, 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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Y133 CSG is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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