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AY51 YCJ

2001 Rover 25

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,692 mi
Last recorded139,692 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YCJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 139,692 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 132,469 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 132,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 123,468 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 123,465 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 115,202 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 115,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 104,963 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 104,961 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 94,516 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 94,507 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 83,901 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 73,740 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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AY51 YCJ is a 2001 Rover 25 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY51 YCJ, 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 AY51 YCJ registered?

AY51 YCJ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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