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Y163 WVA

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,034 mi
Last recorded91,034 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,034 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,690 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,068 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,099 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 65,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,510 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,928 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,686 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,792 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 WVA is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

Y163 WVA is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y163 WVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 WVA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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