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Y159 CNV

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,009 mi
Last recorded92,009 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 CNV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 92,009 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Fail 7 Feb 2015 92,008 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,006 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 88,006 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,870 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose and resting on silenser box

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

SRS light on dash requires further investigation

Fail 13 Feb 2013 82,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust rear heat shield loose and resting on silenser box

srs light on dash,requires further investigation

Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,893 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 74,893 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust flex deteriorated

offside rear tyre damaged and sidewalls cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,167 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 67,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

near side rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,715 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,059 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 56,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,930 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 49,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,868 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,603 miles

advise front brake pads due for change

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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Y159 CNV 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 58.8%.

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 Y159 CNV, 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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Y159 CNV is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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