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Y134 WFL

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,069 mi
Last recorded82,069 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY134 WFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 82,069 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 82,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,316 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,973 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded from tank

Fail 8 Jun 2015 79,973 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded from tank

Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both cv gaiters deteriorating

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2014 79,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both cv gaiters deteriorating

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 78,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,008 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 77,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,982 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 75,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 72,017 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

power steering pump belt perished

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,017 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

power steering pump belt perished

Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,414 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 66,373 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,226 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 58,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,710 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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Y134 WFL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y134 WFL, 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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Y134 WFL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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