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Y148 XEG

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,854 mi
Last recorded98,854 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2013 91,700 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 8 May 2013 91,700 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2012 74,345 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 74,345 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2011 59,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,207 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,139 miles

pas belt starting to crack up

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,611 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,500 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 XEG is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

Y148 XEG is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y148 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y148 XEG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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