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Y172 KAB

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,363 mi
Last recorded44,363 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 KAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 44,363 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,233 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,794 miles

Offside front indicator lamp unit insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2015 42,754 miles

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

Offside front indicator lamp unit insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front indicator light unit insecure

Pass 13 May 2013 37,973 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper blades worn/split

Pass 11 May 2012 36,435 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 35,326 miles

Engine coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 May 2011 35,295 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 34,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 5 May 2009 32,582 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 30,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 26,090 miles

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

o/s stop bulb dim

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 May 2006 22,225 miles

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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Y172 KAB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y172 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y172 KAB registered?

Y172 KAB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y172 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y172 KAB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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