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Y138 BPD

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,961 mi
Last recorded61,961 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 BPD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 61,961 miles

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

nearside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

signs of power steering fluid leaking from rack area

slight inbalance of front brakes

wipers could be better

Fail 10 Mar 2011 61,942 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

signs of power steering fluid leaking from rack area

wipers could be better

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,104 miles

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

abs sensor fitted to nearside front only !

considerable scars in both front tyre outer walls

signs of fluid leaking from power steering hoses / rack

slight inbalance of front brakes

washers could be better

Fail 25 Feb 2010 54,960 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

abs sensor fitted to nearside front only !

considerable scars in both front tyre outer walls

signs of fluid leaking from power steering hoses / rack

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,627 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,484 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES JUST STARTING TO PERISH

BRAKE FLUID LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND SURFACES STARTING TO CORRODE

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR

REAR WASHER NOT WORKING

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,857 miles

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING LIPPED

O/S FRONT WING HAS DAMAGE

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,436 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 41,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 36,050 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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Y138 BPD is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y138 BPD, 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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Y138 BPD is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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