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Y164 CSF

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,187 mi
Last recorded114,187 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 CSF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 114,187 miles

n/s/f tyre becoming worn at edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre becoming worn at inner edge

various slight oil leaks

very slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 18 Jul 2013 114,184 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre becoming worn at edges

o/s/f tyre becoming worn at inner edge

various slight oil leaks

very slight play in n/s steering arm

wipers becoming worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,489 miles

brake pipes becoming corroded

various bushes and rubber dust covers becoming deteriorated

vechicle becoming corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 105,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes becoming corroded

various bushes and rubber dust covers becoming deteriorated

vechicle becoming corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 98,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

various brake pipes becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 98,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

various brake pipes becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

vehicle has slight corrotion

Pass 9 Jun 2009 86,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,882 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,070 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,902 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 48,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1. nearside front and offside rear tyre treads worn close to legal limit (1.6MM)

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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Y164 CSF is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y164 CSF, 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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Y164 CSF is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y164 CSF safe to buy?

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