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Y165 GFS

2001 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,571 mi
Last recorded65,571 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 GFS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 65,571 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 58,790 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 58,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 47,500 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,036 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 36,036 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,570 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 21,674 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 GFS is a 2001 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 Y165 GFS, 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 GFS registered?

Y165 GFS is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y165 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y165 GFS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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