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Y142 MEU

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,778 mi
Last recorded54,778 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 MEU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,778 miles

Both front cv gaiters perished

Fail 30 Jan 2017 54,778 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front cv gaiters perished

Pass 13 Feb 2016 48,065 miles

Front cv gaiters perished

Rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2015 42,231 miles

Both front c.v boots perishing

Both rear tyres perishing

Small chip in screen

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,956 miles

Front inner pads on limit

Fail 19 Feb 2014 38,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front inner pads on limit

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,615 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,418 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,571 miles

both front drop link bushes perished

front wiper arms loose

Fail 12 Apr 2011 28,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front drop link bushes perished

front wiper arms loose

Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,603 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat,adult belt not not checked porperly

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,666 miles

anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

centre and rear exhausts corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2007 9,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,108 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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Y142 MEU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y142 MEU, 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 Y142 MEU registered?

Y142 MEU is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y142 MEU safe to buy?

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