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Y142 RJB

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,946 mi
Last recorded104,946 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 RJB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012 104,946 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to rear bumper

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn working but does not sound good

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak all over engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,946 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to rear bumper

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn working but does not sound good

Oil leak all over engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 12 Apr 2011 95,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,933 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,671 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 86,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 78,678 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,678 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,428 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,787 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,925 miles

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

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 RJB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y142 RJB registered?

Y142 RJB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y142 RJB safe to buy?

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