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Y171 WVA

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

90,011 mi
Last recorded90,011 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 WVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,011 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 90,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,562 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 82,562 miles

Offside 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,369 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 77,369 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,287 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 70,287 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 65,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,068 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,936 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 57,936 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,633 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 41,595 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 26,444 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 26,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WVA is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WVA, 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 WVA is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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