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Y159 WVE

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 88,891 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 85,371 miles

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

windscreen had damage to offside outside of the swept area

Fail 10 May 2011 85,371 miles

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

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

windscreen had damage to offside outside of the swept area

Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,236 miles

hand brake lever slight side movement

os lower screen chipped outside swept area

Pass 14 May 2009 71,451 miles

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

damage to rear fuel pipes

floor at n/s/r damaged

fuel tank damaged

o/s and n/s wiper arms poor fitting by nut

rear brake pipes by fuel pipe damaged poor

rear tow ball bracket twisted

Fail 13 May 2009 71,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to rear fuel pipes

floor at n/s/r damaged

fuel tank damaged

o/s and n/s wiper arms poor fitting by nut

rear brake pipes by fuel pipe damaged poor

rear tow ball bracket twisted

Pass 7 May 2008 63,740 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 63,740 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2007 58,461 miles

NEAR AND OFFSIDE CHASSIS MEMBERS DENT. FIXING BOLTS FOR NEARSIDE FRONT WING MISSING. DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TAPED UP

Fail 15 May 2007 58,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

NEAR AND OFFSIDE CHASSIS MEMBERS DENTED. FIXING BOLTS FOR NEARSIDE FRONT WING MISSING.DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TAPPED UP

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,311 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 58,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 46,981 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 46,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WVE is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WVE, 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 WVE is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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