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Y158 YAO

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,863 mi
Last recorded78,863 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 YAO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 78,863 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 78,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,817 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,230 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r ind bulb discoloured

Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,937 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,769 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,414 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,334 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 42,277 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 42,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y158 YAO is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y158 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 Y158 YAO registered?

Y158 YAO is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y158 YAO safe to buy?

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