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Y157 ULH

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,556 mi
Last recorded57,556 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 ULH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 57,556 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 57,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2012 56,993 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,302 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 43,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

offside front a.b.s sensor and hub missing

Pass 28 May 2008 37,523 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 37,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 31,342 miles

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and slight distortion

Fail 27 Apr 2006 27,070 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,070 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 ULH is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

Y157 ULH is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y157 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 ULH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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