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Y159 ULH

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,113 mi
Last recorded82,113 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,113 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light inop(disconnected?)

movement in top mounts front both sides

Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,692 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 60,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 52,493 miles

bumper grille is missing

drivers door mirror glass is damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2009 52,493 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bumper grille is missing

drivers door mirror glass is damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2008 45,690 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres worn and perished

Fail 10 Jan 2007 41,807 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,807 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,097 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 36,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ULH is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y159 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y159 ULH registered?

Y159 ULH is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y159 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 ULH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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