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Y136 YAO

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,021 mi
Last recorded60,021 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 YAO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,021 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 60,021 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,270 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 57,204 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,204 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,462 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 53,199 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 53,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,864 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 47,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,672 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,482 miles

o/s/f wing and o/s door damaged

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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Y136 YAO is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y136 YAO, 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 Y136 YAO registered?

Y136 YAO is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y136 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y136 YAO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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