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Y179 RNR

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,622 mi
Last recorded74,622 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 RNR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,622 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,160 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 67,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,986 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,081 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,830 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,728 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,801 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 45,748 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,590 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,425 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 24,617 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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Y179 RNR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RNR, 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 RNR registered?

Y179 RNR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y179 RNR safe to buy?

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