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Y139 GEL

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,182 mi
Last recorded54,182 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 GEL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,182 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2011 54,182 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,078 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,078 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,764 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f seat will not tilt

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,196 miles

o/s/f seat will not tilt

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,705 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 33,705 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,581 miles

both front and both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,444 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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Y139 GEL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y139 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.

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What year was Y139 GEL registered?

Y139 GEL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y139 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y139 GEL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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