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Y177 RGV

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,685 mi
Last recorded80,685 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,649 miles

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

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

steel brake pipes covered with oil by presenter

Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door handle sticking

engine tick over slightly fast

Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,666 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 68,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,538 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,373 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has fine tread and side wall cracks

Pass 7 Nov 2007 57,648 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,134 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 54,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 50,486 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 RGV is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y177 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

Y177 RGV is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y177 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y177 RGV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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