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Y153 MEU

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,256 mi
Last recorded95,256 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 MEU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer door skin damage corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front lower wheel arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door central locking not working manual entry only

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 95,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer door skin damage corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front lower wheel arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door central locking not working manual entry only

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 93,362 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door outer skin slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill lower wheel arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer door skin slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil mess around crank pulley (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 89,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front outer door skin slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil mess around crank pulley (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,541 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,731 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 80,731 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,646 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 76,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,489 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,133 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,284 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,673 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 59,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,937 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,118 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,700 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,351 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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Y153 MEU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MEU, 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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Y153 MEU is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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