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Y138 UHK

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,290 mi
Last recorded26,290 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 UHK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 26,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2013 26,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 24,712 miles

N/s/rear brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 30 May 2012 24,710 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/s/rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 26 May 2011 23,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,622 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 21,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 20,213 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 18,901 miles

N/s/rear brake hose slightly twisted.

Pass 22 May 2007 17,822 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 16,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s/front tyre getting low. 2.5mm

Pass 23 May 2006 16,623 miles

O/s/front tyre getting low. 2.5mm

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 UHK is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHK, 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 UHK registered?

Y138 UHK is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y138 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y138 UHK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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