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Y148 PHR

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,081 mi
Last recorded42,081 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 PHR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 42,081 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 36,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 34,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 34,434 miles

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

Coolant level low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning light not illuminating

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 33,333 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished and 17 years old

Parking brake warning light not illuminating

Pass 5 May 2017 32,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,979 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,932 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 29,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,172 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 27,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 27,126 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,661 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 26,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 24,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 22,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 15,821 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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Y148 PHR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y148 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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Y148 PHR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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