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Y147 AKM

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,408 mi
Last recorded57,408 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 AKM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,408 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wear

Fail 9 Jun 2014 57,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 48,540 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 48,530 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 44,803 miles

exhuast corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 44,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhuast corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 40,852 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 7,446 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 7,332 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 7,061 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,646 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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Y147 AKM is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y147 AKM, 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 Y147 AKM registered?

Y147 AKM is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y147 AKM safe to buy?

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