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Y161 XEG

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,310 mi
Last recorded74,310 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,310 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 74,310 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,604 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Fail 3 Dec 2013 70,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,491 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,528 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,528 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,593 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,176 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 32,554 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 XEG is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y161 XEG registered?

Y161 XEG is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y161 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 XEG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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