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Y168 AVV

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,187 mi
Last recorded69,187 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 AVV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,187 miles

Front exhaust mount broken.

Oil leak from engine.

Parts of exhaust starting to rust.

Parts of underbody starting to rust.

Rear brake discs getting rusty.

Slight blow from exhaust join.

Slight play offside front trackrod end.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,187 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front exhaust mount broken.

Nail in offside front tyre.

Oil leak from engine.

Parts of exhaust starting to rust.

Parts of underbody starting to rust.

Rear brake discs getting rusty.

Slight blow from exhaust join.

Slight play offside front trackrod end.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 9 May 2012 61,584 miles

signs of oil leak from engine.

signs of oil leak from gearbox.

slight blow from exhaust middle section.

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel.

Fail 9 May 2012 61,584 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

signs of oil leak from engine.

signs of oil leak from gearbox.

slight blow from exhaust middle section.

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,497 miles

engine breather split

oil leak from cam carrier

slight blow from exhaust back box joint

slight movement in n/s/f wheel

Pass 5 May 2010 51,326 miles

SIGNS OF OIL AROUND ENGINE

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT FOOT BRAKES

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKES

Fail 5 May 2010 51,326 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

SIGNS OF OIL AROUND ENGINE

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT FOOT BRAKES

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKES

Pass 8 May 2009 46,105 miles

SIGNS OF OIL AROUND ENGINE

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST BACK BOX JOINT

Fail 8 May 2009 46,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

SIGNS OF OIL AROUND ENGINE

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST BACK BOX JOINT

Pass 13 May 2008 39,889 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW FROM SOME JOINTS

Fail 13 May 2008 39,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW FROM SOME JOINTS

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,385 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 35,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,616 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 29,616 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y168 AVV is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y168 AVV, 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 Y168 AVV registered?

Y168 AVV is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y168 AVV safe to buy?

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