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Y137 JHB

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,817 mi
Last recorded95,817 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 JHB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,817 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 90,028 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 81,121 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 81,121 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 71,400 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,666 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 64,666 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,404 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 61,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,347 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 5 Jun 2008 58,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,323 miles

advise windscreen marked

both front tyres on limit

n/s and o/s anti roll bar links starting to split

n/s head lamp poor beam image

Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,003 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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Y137 JHB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y137 JHB, 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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What year was Y137 JHB registered?

Y137 JHB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y137 JHB safe to buy?

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