MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,444 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN PIPE AND SHORT PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TREAD REMAINING 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel arch rusting
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil level on minimum mark
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel arch rusting
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil level on minimum mark
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear heat shield loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Slight brake binding
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering rack damp nearside
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering rack damp nearside
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
handbrake will soon require atension to travel
handbrake will soon require atension to travel
nearside front wheel sensor ring broken
both front tyres starting to perish
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres starting to perish
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
exhaust system starting to corrode and is flaking.
exhaust centre section and back box flaking
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Y161 FJR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 Y161 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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Y161 FJR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 June 2001.
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