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Y151 KCP

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,021 mi
Last recorded77,021 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 KCP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,021 miles

Battery not secured

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,406 miles

slight exhaust blow

slight run out front brakes

Fail 21 Oct 2014 76,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,006 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 74,204 miles

engine check light on

Pass 24 May 2011 69,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 63,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2009 59,628 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2009 59,628 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,045 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 53,775 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE IS EXTREMELY PERRISHED.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,383 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY PERRISHED (185/55VR15) needs alignment as both front tyres going bald on inside shoulder.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2006 38,006 miles

handbrake travel

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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Y151 KCP is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y151 KCP, 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 Y151 KCP registered?

Y151 KCP is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y151 KCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y151 KCP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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