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Y138 GEL

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,173 mi
Last recorded29,173 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,173 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,411 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 28,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,546 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,439 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,629 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 18,963 miles

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

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 GEL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y138 GEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y138 GEL registered?

Y138 GEL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y138 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y138 GEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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