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Y143 VSD

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,209 mi
Last recorded76,209 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 VSD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 76,209 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 67,167 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 67,167 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

power stearing resevoir over filled

Fail 20 May 2011 67,110 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 62,868 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 62,868 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2009 60,833 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 60,833 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 57,310 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 57,310 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2007 54,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 51,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades slightly torn at ends

some deterioration both rear tyres on outer sidewalls

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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Y143 VSD is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 Y143 VSD, 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 Y143 VSD registered?

Y143 VSD is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y143 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y143 VSD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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