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Y176 BGC

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,766 mi
Last recorded86,766 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 BGC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,766 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 76,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre section of exhaust has been repaired

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,480 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,544 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,920 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,445 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,017 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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Y176 BGC is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y176 BGC, 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 Y176 BGC registered?

Y176 BGC is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y176 BGC safe to buy?

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