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Y153 AKM

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,586 mi
Last recorded143,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 AKM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 143,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 139,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 135,309 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 135,309 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 129,752 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 129,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 124,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 118,459 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 118,459 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,289 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 112,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,039 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,324 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 99,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 93,223 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,376 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,748 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 77,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,589 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 69,573 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 59,731 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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Y153 AKM is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y153 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 Y153 AKM registered?

Y153 AKM is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y153 AKM safe to buy?

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