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Y158 FJR

2001 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,636 mi
Last recorded109,636 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 FJR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 109,636 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 109,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 101,048 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 101,048 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 87,727 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 87,727 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 71,412 miles

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

nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2005 71,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

nail in tyre

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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Y158 FJR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y158 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 Y158 FJR registered?

Y158 FJR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 2 June 2001.

Is Y158 FJR safe to buy?

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