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Y157 YKE

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,107 mi
Last recorded98,107 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,107 miles

accident dammage to nearside front and offside rear

Fail 4 Oct 2012 97,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident dammage to nearside front and offside rear

nearside front road wheel coavered in grease due to split cv boot

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,361 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,632 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 48,968 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,968 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,963 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,435 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 41,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,443 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 33,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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 YKE is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YKE, 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 YKE registered?

Y157 YKE is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y157 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 YKE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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