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Y144 WVA

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,939 mi
Last recorded72,939 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 WVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,052 miles

nearside front droplink arm bush perished

offside front droplink arm bush perished

oil leak coming from around the oil filter

slight exhaust blow fron front pipe??

Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear n/s tyre has wall damage (cracking)

Rear o/s tyre has wall damage (cracking)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear n/s tyre has wall damage (cracking)

Rear o/s tyre has wall damage (cracking)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,728 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,425 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 42,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,857 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 39,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,514 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,653 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 24 Apr 2006 35,652 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

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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Y144 WVA is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y144 WVA, 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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Y144 WVA is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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