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Y148 WVE

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,565 mi
Last recorded52,565 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 WVE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,565 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,649 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,824 miles

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

both rear outer brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2010 43,913 miles

damage to nearside front tyre on sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,907 miles

cracks in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

offside + nearside front wiper blades split

Fail 5 Jul 2009 40,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

cracks in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

offside + nearside front wiper blades split

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,730 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WVE is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WVE, 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 Y148 WVE registered?

Y148 WVE is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y148 WVE safe to buy?

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