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Y166 KDW

2001 Rover 25

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

215,724 mi
Last recorded215,724 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 KDW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 215,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 212,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 209,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 207,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 207,022 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 204,229 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 196,004 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 187,238 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 187,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 178,929 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 167,265 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 155,789 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 144,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 144,475 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 133,232 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 120,773 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 110,346 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 99,792 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 86,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 74,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 60,678 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 48,519 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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Y166 KDW is a 2001 Rover 25 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KDW, 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 Y166 KDW registered?

Y166 KDW is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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