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Y161 XHG

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,582 mi
Last recorded81,582 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 XHG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,582 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 74,135 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 71,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,632 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,608 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,608 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,928 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,123 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,440 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,338 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 59,698 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,698 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 XHG is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc 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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

Y161 XHG is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y161 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 XHG 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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