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AY51 YGU

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,221 mi
Last recorded73,221 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 66,829 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,122 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 57,122 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,359 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 56,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,809 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,892 miles

rear tyres cracked slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,975 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,364 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 15,688 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 YGU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

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

Is AY51 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 YGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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