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Y161 FJR

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,444 mi
Last recorded58,444 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 FJR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2021 58,444 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 53,553 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 45,876 miles

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 ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 45,876 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,217 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 36,553 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,983 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,809 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,787 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 27,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,304 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,248 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 20,248 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,502 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 16,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake will soon require atension to travel

Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,562 miles

handbrake will soon require atension to travel

Pass 2 Jul 2009 14,791 miles

nearside front wheel sensor ring broken

Pass 28 Jun 2008 12,789 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Jun 2008 12,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,018 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 11,040 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

exhaust system starting to corrode and is flaking.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 8,492 miles

exhaust centre section and back box flaking

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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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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