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Y144 KGX

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,783 mi
Last recorded39,783 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 KGX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 39,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 38,414 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 38,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 36,971 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 36,971 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 35,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,620 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,989 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 32,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear brakes low and rear handbrake low

Pass 9 May 2018 31,266 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 31,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 29,995 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 28,758 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 28,758 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 27,183 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 25,658 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 25,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 24,529 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 24,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 23,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2011 22,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,209 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 19,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 17,394 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 14,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,845 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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Y144 KGX is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 Y144 KGX, 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 Y144 KGX registered?

Y144 KGX is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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