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Y128 AKM

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,855 mi
Last recorded94,855 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 AKM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 94,855 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,384 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,616 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 78,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,845 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 70,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,529 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 65,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,029 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,744 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,744 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,750 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,258 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,690 miles

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

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

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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Y128 AKM is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y128 AKM, 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 Y128 AKM registered?

Y128 AKM is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y128 AKM safe to buy?

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