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Y171 KAB

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,015 mi
Last recorded73,015 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 KAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,015 miles

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

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,905 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s rear brake readings low, may require attn.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,923 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,900 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,900 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2008 40,142 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade rubber ripped

Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,142 miles

rear wiper blade rubber ripped

Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,267 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2006 32,917 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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Y171 KAB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y171 KAB, 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 Y171 KAB registered?

Y171 KAB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y171 KAB safe to buy?

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