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Y162 JCH

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,530 mi
Last recorded92,530 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 JCH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,530 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to tread bars

Fail 27 Nov 2015 92,529 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre worn to tread bars

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,300 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 91,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front c v joint speedo ring broken

offside rear tyre perishing in tread pattern recommend replacement

outer sills corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,521 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 29 Oct 2012 78,521 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,597 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

near side front wheel slightly distorted

Fail 28 Oct 2010 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heat sheild loose

near side front wheel slightly distorted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,939 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,456 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2008 64,455 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2007 58,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2007 58,823 miles

offside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2006 49,059 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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Y162 JCH is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y162 JCH, 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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Y162 JCH is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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