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Y179 WVE

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,328 mi
Last recorded75,328 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 WVE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 75,328 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 75,248 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 64,015 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 59,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 56,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 50,983 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,105 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 43,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 43,076 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,533 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,343 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 WVE is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green 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 Y179 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

Y179 WVE is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y179 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 WVE 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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