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Y168 GFS

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,268 mi
Last recorded53,268 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 GFS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side front toother speed ring fractured

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,530 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back-box heat sheild insecure

speed ring fractured

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 42,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,239 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 38,239 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,960 miles

advisory cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 24 Apr 2006 27,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advisory cut in o/s/f tyre tread

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 GFS is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 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 Y168 GFS registered?

Y168 GFS is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y168 GFS safe to buy?

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