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Y179 BSX

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,546 mi
Last recorded101,546 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 BSX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,379 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,013 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 87,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,902 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,569 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,875 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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Y179 BSX is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y179 BSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y179 BSX registered?

Y179 BSX is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y179 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 BSX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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