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Y137 GBW

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,925 mi
Last recorded92,925 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 GBW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 92,925 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 81,644 miles

Oil leak

exhaust is corroded

front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

n/s/r tyre is perished

screen damaged

Fail 11 May 2015 81,644 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

exhaust has a minor leak of gas

exhaust is corroded

front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

n/s/r tyre is perished

screen damaged

Pass 14 May 2014 78,925 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid black.

Fail 8 May 2014 78,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid black.

Pass 10 May 2013 76,215 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 76,215 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 74,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,882 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 70,089 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 67,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 64,867 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,375 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 55,375 miles

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

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

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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Y137 GBW is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y137 GBW, 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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Y137 GBW is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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