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Y162 XHG

2001 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,060 mi
Last recorded94,060 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 XHG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,060 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,245 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 77,470 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 71,085 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 71,085 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,549 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 65,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 56,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 56,223 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 XHG is a 2001 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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.

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What year was Y162 XHG registered?

Y162 XHG is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y162 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y162 XHG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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