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Y181 BCW

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,022 mi
Last recorded108,022 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 BCW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 108,022 miles

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 107,541 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 100,148 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 100,146 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,678 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 95,674 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,677 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,509 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,578 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 73,578 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,083 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake bulb only half working

Fail 16 Feb 2011 65,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,640 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 56,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,084 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 46,084 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,257 miles

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.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,681 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,704 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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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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