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A2 RTX

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,843 mi
Last recorded111,843 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RTX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 111,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 107,601 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 107,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced N/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,251 miles

Offside Front fog not working

both headlamp lens are getting poor

engine oil leaks

Fail 15 Feb 2019 95,251 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure metal bracket broken away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog not working

both headlamp lens are getting poor

engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,263 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,345 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 63,345 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 55,154 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,941 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,834 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,490 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,954 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,385 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,732 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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A2 RTX is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A2 RTX, 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 A2 RTX registered?

A2 RTX is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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