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Y165 MBU

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,089 mi
Last recorded42,089 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 MBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,089 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 42,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,757 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,934 miles

both front tyres heavily cracked but not showing ply

offside rear tyre heavily cracked but not showing ply

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,582 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,332 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,906 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,856 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,011 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,882 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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 MBU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MBU, 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 Y165 MBU registered?

Y165 MBU is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y165 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y165 MBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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