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Y162 RNR

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,168 mi
Last recorded78,168 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 RNR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,168 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,763 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front ABS rings broken as last year but started to clip/touch ABS sensors now , more expence if rings brake sensors.

bottom of radiator looking rough

slight damage to osf bumper

Fail 25 Feb 2011 54,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front ABS rings broken as last year but started to clip/touch ABS sensors now , more expence if rings brake sensors.

bottom of radiator looking rough

slight damage to osf bumper

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,019 miles

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

PAS pipe slightly chafted

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

both front ABS rings broken light going out.

rear seats down seatbelts not checked.

sw bottle or pipe leaking slightly but sw working ok.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,938 miles

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

front o/s indicator lamp damaged

tyre o/s front worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2009 50,875 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front o/s indicator lamp damaged

tyre o/s front worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,248 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 48,247 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,888 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 RNR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red 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 Y162 RNR, 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 RNR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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