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Y161 JHB

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,754 mi
Last recorded74,754 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 JHB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 74,754 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 May 2016 74,753 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,693 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

hand brake has slightly long travel

nearside front indicator slightly damaged

nearside front outer cv gaiter has a minor leak of grease

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 65,967 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 8 May 2014 65,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Coolant level low

Pass 24 May 2013 61,875 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexy joint slightly deteriorated

hand brake has slightly long travel

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on edges

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2012 55,014 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,085 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 39,085 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 32,783 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,012 miles

long travel on handbrake

washer pipes leaking under bonnet

Pass 23 May 2008 22,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 17,408 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 14,093 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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Y161 JHB 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 78.6%.

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 Y161 JHB, 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 Y161 JHB registered?

Y161 JHB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y161 JHB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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