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Y147 RHR

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,388 mi
Last recorded34,388 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 RHR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 34,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2014 32,357 miles

Centre rear seat belt and clasp not present.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 29,977 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 29,962 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 27,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,007 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 25,453 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 25,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 24,761 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,989 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 23,006 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,094 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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Y147 RHR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y147 RHR, 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 Y147 RHR registered?

Y147 RHR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y147 RHR safe to buy?

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