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Y146 YKE

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,623 mi
Last recorded77,623 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 YKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 77,623 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 77,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end ofsill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal travel longer than normal recomend brake inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2020 68,629 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 66,432 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 66,432 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 64,036 miles

Front Exhaust hanger missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2017 61,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting has broken off

Minor damage to windscreen

Fail 18 May 2017 61,454 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting has broken off

Minor damage to windscreen

Pass 16 May 2016 59,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing

Pass 13 May 2015 56,697 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 May 2014 54,376 miles

1x Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 May 2013 51,628 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 48,879 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

center stop light not working

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,479 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,067 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2009 39,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,183 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 32,990 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,580 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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Y146 YKE is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y146 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 Y146 YKE registered?

Y146 YKE is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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