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Y163 HAB

2001 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,024 mi
Last recorded146,024 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 HAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 146,024 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 146,003 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 129,185 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 129,172 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 123,124 miles

nearside rear tyre has had sidewall repair.

rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 122,811 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has had sidewall repair.

rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 116,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight exhaust blow to front exhaust flexi

Pass 8 Feb 2011 110,598 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 110,598 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 106,765 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)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2009 103,261 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 103,261 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 99,429 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 93,789 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 86,337 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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Y163 HAB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y163 HAB, 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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Y163 HAB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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