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Y157 XEG

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,336 mi
Last recorded53,336 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,336 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2015 53,327 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nail in n/s rear tyre

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2014 522,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 522,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,093 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,461 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,275 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 49,087 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,469 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,582 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,362 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 XEG is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green 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 Y157 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

Y157 XEG is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y157 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 XEG 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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