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Y153 GEL

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 GEL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,603 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,459 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Jul 2014 67,459 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,350 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 52,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,849 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 45,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,261 miles

centre hi viz brake light not working [unknown if connected]

offside washer jet poor

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,898 miles

Small Play OS Steering Arm

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,763 miles

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

both front drop lynk rubber bushes slightly worn

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,499 miles

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

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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Y153 GEL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y153 GEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y153 GEL registered?

Y153 GEL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y153 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y153 GEL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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