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Y157 KAB

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,876 mi
Last recorded109,876 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 KAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 109,876 miles

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

front number plate fading

Fail 28 Mar 2014 109,659 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate fading

Pass 30 Mar 2013 97,453 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 79,863 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 54,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,552 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,120 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 27,120 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,541 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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Y157 KAB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y157 KAB, 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 Y157 KAB registered?

Y157 KAB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y157 KAB safe to buy?

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