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Y157 FJR

2001 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,936 mi
Last recorded57,936 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 FJR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 57,935 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,901 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2010 37,017 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,303 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,423 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,100 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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Y157 FJR is a 2001 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y157 FJR, 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 Y157 FJR registered?

Y157 FJR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y157 FJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 FJR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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