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Y177 MBU

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,220 mi
Last recorded68,220 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 MBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,220 miles

1) tyres 175 65 14 2) wheel trims fitted 3) o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Sep 2009 68,220 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

1) tyres 175 65 14 2) wheel trims fitted 3) o/s rear tyre perished

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,599 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,364 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 57,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 50,832 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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Y177 MBU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y177 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 Y177 MBU registered?

Y177 MBU is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y177 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y177 MBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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