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Y168 WFL

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,932 mi
Last recorded68,932 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 WFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tyres age cracking/ perishing. not showing cords

Fail 14 Dec 2020 68,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tyres age cracking/ perishing. not showing cords

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,184 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,617 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 64,617 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,148 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 59,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

High handbrake lever travel.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,776 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 53,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,337 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 22 Jun 2016 52,337 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,271 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,181 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 39,083 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 39,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,457 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,929 miles

both rear tyres badly perrished

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,435 miles

rear tyres badly perrished

Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,135 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 32,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,798 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 29,066 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 WFL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WFL, 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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Y168 WFL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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