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Y149 OUB

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,806 mi
Last recorded84,806 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 OUB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,806 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 84,806 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded f/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,521 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

STEERING WHEEL COVER FITTED

Fail 8 Sep 2015 75,521 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off ALL (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on ALL (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

STEERING WHEEL COVER FITTED

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 68,026 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,106 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 63,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,620 miles

corrosion on front brake disc

Fail 9 Sep 2011 48,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on front brake disc

Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,430 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front washers weak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,430 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front washers weak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,690 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 44,690 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,416 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,835 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 23,324 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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Y149 OUB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y149 OUB, 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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Y149 OUB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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