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Y171 RJM

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,306 mi
Last recorded25,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 RJM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,541 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 24,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,408 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack

Fail 20 Mar 2013 23,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack

Pass 24 Mar 2012 22,314 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/n/r/tyres inner wall poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2012 22,310 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/n/s/r/tyres inner wall poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,453 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked around the inner side wall

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,635 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 18,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,402 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 RJM is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y171 RJM, 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 Y171 RJM registered?

Y171 RJM is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y171 RJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y171 RJM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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