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Y124 YKE

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

92,532 mi
Last recorded92,532 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 YKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,532 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Jun 2013 92,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f reluctor ring broken

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Fail 2 Jul 2012 87,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f reluctor ring broken

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,706 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 80,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 73,987 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

beam image slightly reduced both sides

radiator deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,987 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

beam image slightly reduced both sides

radiator deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2009 66,937 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 66,642 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,878 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,434 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,079 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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Y124 YKE is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 Y124 YKE, 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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Y124 YKE is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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