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Y142 FVC

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,980 mi
Last recorded78,980 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 FVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,980 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Bulb holder Brocken (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,688 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,676 miles

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

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 28 Jul 2011 60,676 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,699 miles

Both steering rack boots damp

Fail 23 Jul 2010 54,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both steering rack boots damp

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,124 miles

nearside front inner brake pad appears low

steering rack damp

Fail 21 Aug 2009 49,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front inner brake pad appears low

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,107 miles

rear brakes slight uneven,slight leak around steering rack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,140 miles

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

rear offside light cluster slightly contamineted with water

Fail 3 Mar 2007 33,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear offside light cluster contamineted with water

Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,585 miles

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

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

advise handbrake adjustment.

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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Y142 FVC is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y142 FVC, 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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Y142 FVC is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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