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Y141 PRP

2001 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,002 mi
Last recorded133,002 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 PRP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 133,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

damage to nearside rear sill area

Fail 5 Nov 2012 133,002 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

damage to nearside rear sill area

Pass 31 Oct 2011 120,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Odometer bulb not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering inner rack end slight movement

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 120,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Odometer bulb not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering inner rack end slight movement

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 106,432 miles

Alternator belt cracking

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/f rack end

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2010 106,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Alternator belt cracking

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/f rack end

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,006 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2009 94,006 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2008 91,687 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 91,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 75,954 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,710 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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Y141 PRP is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y141 PRP, 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 Y141 PRP registered?

Y141 PRP is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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