MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both on coil spring seats (2.7.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Forward (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both on coil spring seats (2.7.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and two mounting broken (7.1.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side body sill (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to rear near side (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded To both rear wheels (3.6.B.2c)
Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and two mounting broken (7.1.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side body sill (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Very little reserve travel on parking brake
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear heat shield insecure
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
high level brake bulb only half working
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
high level brake bulb only half working
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking.
n/s wing repeater loose.
single bulb out in high leval brake light all others in high leval ok.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y181 BCW is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y181 BCW, 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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Y181 BCW is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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