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Y178 PRP

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 PRP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,679 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 97,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 75,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,659 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 61,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 47,986 miles

BOOT LOCK FAULTY

N/S FRONT SPEED SENSOR RING CRACKED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,116 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,118 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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Y178 PRP is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y178 PRP, 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 Y178 PRP registered?

Y178 PRP is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y178 PRP safe to buy?

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