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Y151 MFJ

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,301 mi
Last recorded156,301 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 MFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 156,301 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 156,301 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 153,042 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both head lights poor pattern

ns rear wheel inner rim bent/buckled

os rear tyre getting low (3.0mm)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 153,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both head lights poor pattern

both wiper arms loose

ns rear wheel inner rim bent/buckled

os rear tyre getting low (3.0mm)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 147,131 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 147,131 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 141,568 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 138,275 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 133,765 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 131,888 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 131,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 114,840 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 114,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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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Y151 MFJ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y151 MFJ, 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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Y151 MFJ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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