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Y157 YAO

2001 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,327 mi
Last recorded120,327 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 YAO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 120,327 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 120,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,038 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 99,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 99,011 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 99,011 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,306 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 97,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 82,066 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,821 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 80,817 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,284 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 75,280 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,395 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,556 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 63,250 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 63,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 YAO is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel 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 Y157 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

Y157 YAO is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y157 YAO safe to buy?

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