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AY51 YEF

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,970 mi
Last recorded85,970 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YEF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2012 85,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 85,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,404 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall small cracks

Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall small cracks

Pass 5 May 2010 73,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 68,433 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting to perish

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,380 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,102 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 52,261 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 52,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YEF is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AY51 YEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 YEF registered?

AY51 YEF is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AY51 YEF safe to buy?

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