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Y163 RJB

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,259 mi
Last recorded126,259 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 RJB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 126,259 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 117,321 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 117,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 109,956 miles

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

advise n/s/f wing mirror secured by tape

Fail 13 Mar 2010 109,956 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f wing mirror secured by tape

Pass 16 Mar 2009 102,218 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 102,218 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 93,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 93,698 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 83,133 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 71,353 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 71,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RJB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RJB, 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 Y163 RJB registered?

Y163 RJB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y163 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 RJB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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