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Y138 KAB

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,574 mi
Last recorded55,574 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 KAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,574 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 55,574 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,454 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 50,452 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,198 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,441 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,062 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 34,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,478 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 32,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,872 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,350 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on tread

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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Y138 KAB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc 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 Y138 KAB, 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 Y138 KAB registered?

Y138 KAB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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