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Y177 VKM

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,583 mi
Last recorded126,583 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 VKM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 126,583 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 126,061 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 124,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 121,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 115,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 111,121 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 104,838 miles

handbrake travel long

Pass 30 Jun 2008 95,427 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 95,400 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 85,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 85,296 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 74,309 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 64,506 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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Y177 VKM is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y177 VKM, 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 Y177 VKM registered?

Y177 VKM is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 7 July 2001.

Is Y177 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y177 VKM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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