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Y173 VOJ

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,779 mi
Last recorded55,779 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 VOJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,779 miles

reverse lights in/op

Fail 9 Nov 2020 55,778 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lights in/op

Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,345 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but overall structure not effected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but overall structure not effected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills undersealed and slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,025 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 52,025 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,974 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

underbody/chassis corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 49,973 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,511 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,283 miles

nearside front c v joint speedometer ring cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2015 46,283 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front c v joint speedometer ring cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,921 miles

nearside front speedometer drive shaft ring cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,404 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 27,238 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,357 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,598 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,911 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,647 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,625 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,157 miles

N/S front tyre small cut in side wall

O/S front tyre worn on edge

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2005 17,349 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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Y173 VOJ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y173 VOJ, 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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Y173 VOJ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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