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Y168 MEU

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,083 mi
Last recorded97,083 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,911 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,684 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,043 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 86,820 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn & both brake discs slightly scored.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,820 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn & both brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,857 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,955 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 58,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering pump noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2007 58,131 miles

power steering pump noisey

Pass 5 Apr 2006 47,168 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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Y168 MEU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y168 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

Y168 MEU is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y168 MEU safe to buy?

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