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Y164 JAR

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,187 mi
Last recorded70,187 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 JAR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2016 70,187 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

interior mirror missing

Pass 13 May 2015 68,613 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox touches subframe although mounts are intact

interior mirror missing

Fail 12 May 2015 68,613 miles

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox touches subframe although mounts are intact

interior mirror missing

Pass 9 May 2014 66,162 miles

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

o/s rear door check strap broken

Fail 7 May 2014 66,162 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

o/s rear door check strap broken

Pass 16 May 2013 64,786 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very noisey engine gearbox

Fail 15 May 2013 64,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very noisey engine/ gearbox

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,962 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 60,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,420 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

NS inner cv boot appears to have been leaking

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,041 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes starting to blister

offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 12 Apr 2010 42,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,587 miles

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

Rattle from engine.

Rear wiper split

Fail 15 Jul 2009 39,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rattle from engine.

Rear wiper split

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,062 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,500 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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Y164 JAR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JAR, 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 JAR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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