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Y157 FVC

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,724 mi
Last recorded79,724 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 FVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,724 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 79,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,548 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 68,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 64,758 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2013 61,722 miles

n/s/ and o/s outer cv gaitors perished

p/s steering rack gaitor damp,poss P.A.S fluid

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to bootlid and o/s/r door/arch

front brake pads low

play o/s track rod inner ball joint

Pass 3 May 2012 57,156 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2012 57,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2011 52,160 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 52,160 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 21 May 2010 45,872 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 45,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,854 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 37,854 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 28,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,367 miles

Both rear tyres, sidewalls showing signs of age may require replacing soon

Power steering belt worn

Pass 24 May 2006 22,861 miles

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

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

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 FVC is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y157 FVC, 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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Y157 FVC is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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