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Y181 YKE

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,757 mi
Last recorded35,757 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 YKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,402 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,710 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,249 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 25,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,372 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,448 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 12,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,378 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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Y181 YKE is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y181 YKE, 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 Y181 YKE registered?

Y181 YKE is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y181 YKE safe to buy?

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