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Y166 OEV

2001 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,421 mi
Last recorded18,421 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 OEV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2010 18,421 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,550 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,816 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OEV is a 2001 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

Y166 OEV is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y166 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 OEV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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