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Y179 TEF

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,763 mi
Last recorded68,763 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 TEF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 68,763 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,160 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,519 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 57,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,319 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,766 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 TEF 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 83.3%.

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 TEF, 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 Y179 TEF registered?

Y179 TEF is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y179 TEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 TEF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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