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Y161 RJF

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,869 mi
Last recorded63,869 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 RJF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,869 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inter exhaust pipe heavily corroded but no gas leaks

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2014 63,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

inter exhaust pipe heavily corroded but no gas leaks

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,077 miles

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

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

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

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

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,193 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 44,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,545 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,541 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,181 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 36,181 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,944 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,820 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 22,672 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 22,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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 RJF is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RJF, 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 RJF registered?

Y161 RJF is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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