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Y142 YKE

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,179 mi
Last recorded105,179 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 YKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 105,179 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 105,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,873 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 89,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 80,403 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 80,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

brake fluid level low.

childseat fitted to nearside rear.

handbrake travel on limits.

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear tyre perishing & slight sidewall damage.

oil leak from engine.

poor pattern to offside headlight.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,084 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,565 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,247 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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Y142 YKE is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y142 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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What year was Y142 YKE registered?

Y142 YKE is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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