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Y163 PRP

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,382 mi
Last recorded70,382 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 PRP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2014 70,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(advise) brake fluid resivour below max level

(advise) handbrake travel close to no reserve travel

(advise) n/s/r light lens cracked

(advise) o/s/f passanger mirrow glass missing but rear view mirrow in place

(advise) rear boot tailgate latch has play boot ratterling but secure

(advise) sunroof seal insecure and deteriated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,713 miles

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f outer c/v boots starting to crack and perished

(advise) n/s/f outer tyre wall perishing cracking and slight split on inner wall but no to cords ok

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,285 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 55,046 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 55,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,191 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,479 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 14,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,855 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 38,451 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 PRP is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PRP, 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 PRP registered?

Y163 PRP is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y163 PRP safe to buy?

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