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Y169 YAO

2001 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,500 mi
Last recorded29,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 YAO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 29,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 29,428 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 29,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,659 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,028 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,426 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 6 Mar 2013 26,466 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 6 Mar 2013 26,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,256 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,735 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 22,050 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has crackes round tread.

offside rear tyre has crackes round tread.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,050 miles

nearside rear tyre has crackes round tread.

offside rear tyre has crackes round tread.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,123 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 16,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air flow meter not working

center section exhust very badly corroided but not holed

Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,505 miles

back box exhaust very badly corroided

center section exhaust very badly corroided

rev slow to pick up poss air flow meter at fault

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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Y169 YAO is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y169 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 Y169 YAO registered?

Y169 YAO is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y169 YAO safe to buy?

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