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AY51 YFW

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,795 mi
Last recorded56,795 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YFW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 56,795 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 56,131 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 55,397 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 55,392 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 54,738 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 54,047 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2022 54,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,192 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,259 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,424 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sills and arches corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,627 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 50,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

c.v joints getting noisey

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,580 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,012 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 42,992 miles

rear tyres near limit on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,624 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,272 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,769 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,570 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,449 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,853 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,510 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,853 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)

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 YFW is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

AY51 YFW is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is AY51 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 YFW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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