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Y171 JAR

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,148 mi
Last recorded45,148 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 JAR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 45,148 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 43,939 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 43,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON BOTH INNER AND OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 42,054 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 40,194 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,160 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 38,160 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,782 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 35,781 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer (2.5.C.1a)

nsf indicator lense slightly discoloured

Fail 23 Jun 2017 34,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Valve stem seriously damaged nsf + both rears (4.1.D.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer (2.5.C.1a)

nsf indicator lense slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,652 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 32,652 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,099 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,446 miles

exhaust system shows corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2013 28,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres on 3mm on outer edge and cracked and perished

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jun 2012 26,599 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,449 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 24,690 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,778 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,975 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,169 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,763 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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Y171 JAR 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 75%.

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 Y171 JAR, 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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Y171 JAR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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