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Y139 RJB

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,789 mi
Last recorded52,789 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 RJB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,789 miles

hand brake lever a little wobbly ?

rust on front bulk head area

very slight bind developing n/s/r brake

Fail 1 Jun 2017 52,789 miles

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

hand brake lever a little wobbly ?

rust on front bulk head area

very slight bind developing n/s/r brake

Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,763 miles

slight bind n.s.r. brake, rear w/blade missing.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 42,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind n.s.r. brake, rear w/blade missing.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,208 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,204 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,271 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 31,613 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Pass 17 May 2006 25,955 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 RJB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green 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 Y139 RJB, 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 RJB registered?

Y139 RJB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y139 RJB safe to buy?

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