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Y165 PHR

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,769 mi
Last recorded32,769 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 32,769 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 30,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 28,574 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,121 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 28,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords pass at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords pass at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 27,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords pass at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords pass at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords passes at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords passes at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,151 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 26,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 25,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,038 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 23,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,275 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,060 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,496 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,287 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front washers weak

n/s front wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,744 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,036 miles

steering rack weeping

Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,291 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nail in offside rear tyre

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 PHR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PHR, 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 PHR registered?

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

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