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AY51 YHV

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,294 mi
Last recorded51,294 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YHV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level low

rear tyres perishing

wiper blades smearing

Fail 19 Aug 2016 50,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level low

rear tyres perishing

wiper blades smearing

Fail 22 Aug 2015 47,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres showing signs of perishing cracking on side walls

Pass 22 Aug 2015 47,970 miles

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

rear tyres showing signs of perishing cracking on side walls

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,882 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 21 Aug 2014 42,882 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,971 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED.

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 39,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,908 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,505 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,515 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,676 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,758 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 15,087 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 YHV is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

AY51 YHV is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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