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Y176 MBU

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,298 mi
Last recorded68,298 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 MBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,298 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,232 miles

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

o/s/f indicator lense damaged but not showing white light

Fail 28 Apr 2010 60,232 miles

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

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

o/s/f indicator lense damaged but not showing white light

Pass 15 May 2009 55,495 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 55,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 49,038 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front worn close to limit

Pass 2 May 2007 44,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,117 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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Y176 MBU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y176 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

Y176 MBU is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y176 MBU safe to buy?

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