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Y163 GEC

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,710 mi
Last recorded75,710 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 GEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,704 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,649 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,213 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 69,213 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant low

Fail 17 Mar 2014 65,857 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,857 miles

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

o/s/r wheel wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 1 May 2013 60,526 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on inside wall

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on inside wall

Pass 9 May 2012 55,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2011 49,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,750 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,631 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,877 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 20,877 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y163 GEC is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y163 GEC, 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 Y163 GEC registered?

Y163 GEC is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y163 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 GEC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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