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Y163 VOJ

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,297 mi
Last recorded69,297 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 VOJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,297 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 58,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,038 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,881 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

oil leak filter area

slight leak steering rack

washers weak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak † †n/s sill damaged † †slight distortion on both rear tyres

Fail 12 Jul 2007 40,163 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s sill damaged

slight distortion on both rear tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,432 miles

handbrake travel †engine oil level low †rear indicators discoloured

Fail 24 Jul 2006 33,432 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake travel †engine oil level low †rear indicators discoloured

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 VOJ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOJ, 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 VOJ registered?

Y163 VOJ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y163 VOJ safe to buy?

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