2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Rover 25 MOT pass rate and common faults

604 MOT tests in 2024. 63.6% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time63.6%
Failed or needed repairs36.4%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 604 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.6%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.0%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  5. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  8. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes19.0%
  2. Lights & electrics17.5%
  3. Body & chassis16.2%
  4. Suspension6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  7. Tyres5.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.3%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Rover 25?

In 2024, 63.6% of 2001 Rover 25 cars passed their MOT first time, across 604 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Rover 25?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake imbalance: across an axle; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Rover 25 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).