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Y165 RJB

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,652 mi
Last recorded89,652 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,652 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,649 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 81,066 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,846 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorating

front wipers have small splits but still clearing windscreen effectively

nearside front tyre bald outer edge/ close to markers

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,004 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,038 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,353 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,535 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,110 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,953 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 RJB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RJB, 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 RJB registered?

Y165 RJB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y165 RJB safe to buy?

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