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Y161 MJX

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,244 mi
Last recorded50,244 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,244 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 50,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 47,125 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 44,262 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 41,549 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,291 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 37,136 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 37,130 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2011 34,768 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,099 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2009 29,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 24,966 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 24,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 22,820 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 21,376 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 MJX is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJX, 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 MJX registered?

Y161 MJX is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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