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Y142 PHR

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

125,930 mi
Last recorded125,930 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 PHR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 125,930 miles

EML light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing codded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wing corroded

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Oct 2023 125,771 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

EML light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing codded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wing corroded

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,185 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 119,397 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Age related corrosion to whole of vehicle top and underside

Engine mulfunction lamp iluminated permanently

Manifold heatshield missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack starting to leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle deformed

Rear Exhaust tailbox heat shield missing

Pass 13 Sep 2021 113,927 miles

Age related corrosion to underside body and suspension components

Emgine management lamp on permanently

Exhaust manifold heat shield missing

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2021 113,927 miles

Age related corrosion to underside body and suspension components

Emgine management lamp on permanently

Exhaust manifold heat shield missing

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,953 miles

Age Related underside corrosion to body and suspension components

Coolant leak From inlet manifold gasket ()

Engine Malfunction Lamp on permanently

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 101,005 miles

Engine malfunction lamp on permanently-petrol vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside body and suspension components have age related corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2019 101,001 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine malfunction lamp on permanently-petrol vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside body and suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 95,371 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Broken mount due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge excessively worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 89,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 16 Oct 2017 89,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,713 miles

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 Oct 2016 82,713 miles

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

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,573 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,957 miles

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

offside front tyre 10psi

slieghy bind nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,894 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 64,122 miles

a lot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod bush

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 56,810 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 56,807 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 53,008 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 47,668 miles

windscreen scratched in swept area

Fail 1 May 2009 47,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

windscreen scratched in swept area

Pass 6 May 2008 42,294 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,283 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,584 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 30,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 PHR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PHR, 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 PHR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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