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Y169 YKK

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,861 mi
Last recorded99,861 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 YKK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 99,861 miles

both front tyres on 3.0mm

n/s/f mirror glass missing

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

parking brake travel high

Fail 22 Aug 2012 99,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on 3.0mm

n/s/f mirror glass missing

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

parking brake travel high

Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,907 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both engine mirco drive belts deteriorating

both number plates dis-colouring

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2011 81,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both engine mirco drive belts deteriorating

both number plates dis-colouring

both rear tyres perishing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,539 miles

sensor ring broken on nearside front c v joint

Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,539 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

sensor ring broken on nearside front c v joint

Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,976 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 59,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,772 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 52,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,460 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 45,460 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 37,979 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 37,979 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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Y169 YKK is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y169 YKK, 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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Y169 YKK is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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