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Y152 AVV

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,222 mi
Last recorded54,222 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 AVV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,089 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 46,089 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak from filter

Pass 29 May 2012 40,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system all deteriorated - middle and rear section will soon need replacement

lower engine stabilisers bush has xs play

n/s wing mirror cover loose

oil level low

Fail 29 May 2012 40,096 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system all deteriorated - middle and rear section will soon need replacement

lower engine stabilisers bush has xs play

n/s wing mirror cover loose

oil level low

Pass 12 May 2011 31,206 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 31,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,064 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn to bald on outer but has 3/4 legal tread

Fail 29 Mar 2010 24,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid low

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn to bald on outer but has 3/4 legal tread

Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,726 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 13,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2007 12,123 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,708 miles

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

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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Y152 AVV is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y152 AVV, 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 Y152 AVV registered?

Y152 AVV is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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