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Y166 KAB

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,785 mi
Last recorded97,785 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 KAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,785 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,847 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,263 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 70,304 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,654 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 53,105 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 42,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,120 miles

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

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

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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Y166 KAB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y166 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y166 KAB registered?

Y166 KAB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y166 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 KAB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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