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Y169 WOB

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,251 mi
Last recorded52,251 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 WOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,251 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 52,251 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,779 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,199 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 50,199 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,294 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 47,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,675 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,560 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,978 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 40,558 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 38,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,599 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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Y169 WOB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y169 WOB, 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 Y169 WOB registered?

Y169 WOB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y169 WOB safe to buy?

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