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Y133 MFJ

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

60,886 mi
Last recorded60,886 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,886 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 60,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,198 miles

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

all rear axle and trailling arms slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 59,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

all rear axle and trailling arms slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,997 miles

rear axle and rear inner upper sill area corroded but not excessive

Fail 13 Jun 2016 55,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle and rear inner upper sill area corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,025 miles

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking

Pass 27 May 2014 51,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking

Fail 27 May 2014 51,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 47,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,313 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 41,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on.

offside front bumper insecure.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 35,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

n/s and o/s wiper blades split ends

Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,542 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 24,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,879 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 19,879 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,388 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 13,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MFJ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 MFJ, 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 MFJ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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