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Y144 YKE

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,236 mi
Last recorded112,236 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 YKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 112,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery secured with a bungee cord

exhaust mounts deteriorated

rear wheel arches rusty

suspension components corroded

wiper blades split but clearing the screen

Fail 18 Sep 2017 111,817 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery secured with a bungee cord

exhaust mounts deteriorated

rear wheel arches rusty

suspension components corroded

wiper blades split but clearing the screen

Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear brakes only just met requirement

Fail 2 Sep 2016 95,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear brakes only just met requirement

Fail 21 Feb 2015 93,819 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 93,819 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 91,887 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 79,780 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,058 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2011 54,214 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 42,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 42,879 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 68,085 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,693 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 31,752 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 31,752 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 May 2006 29,400 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 29,400 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YKE is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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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Y144 YKE is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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