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Y165 BSX

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,358 mi
Last recorded98,358 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 BSX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,358 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 97,887 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,918 miles

outer sills=surface corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2018 82,918 miles

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

outer sills=surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,547 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 69,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,849 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,047 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 58,355 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 55,004 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 51,401 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2009 48,093 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 44,633 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,270 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 36,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 36,806 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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Y165 BSX is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y165 BSX, 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 Y165 BSX registered?

Y165 BSX is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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