MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
baby seats fitted to both rear seats,
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
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Y166 VSD is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y166 VSD, 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 VSD registered?
Y166 VSD is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 28 May 2001.
Is Y166 VSD safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y166 VSD shows 6 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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