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Y159 PPY

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,389 mi
Last recorded47,389 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 PPY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 47,389 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 47,389 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 45,489 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 45,480 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 43,525 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 43,525 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,252 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 41,245 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2010 39,054 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 39,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,964 miles

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

Front Registration Plate Slightly Deteriorated But All Characyers Still Clearly Legible.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,782 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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Y159 PPY is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PPY, 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 Y159 PPY registered?

Y159 PPY is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y159 PPY safe to buy?

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