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Y181 YKK

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,684 mi
Last recorded74,684 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,684 miles

third stop light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,907 miles

both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish & crack

o/s wiper arm appears loose

o/s/r tyre perished & cracked

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

slight coolant leak from front of engine area

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,357 miles

both rear tyre walls perishing

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight leak from exhaust downpipe joint

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,989 miles

engine coolant level low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,549 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,283 miles

exhaust rusty and thin

o/s/r tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,521 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish on outer walls

Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,925 miles

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

The near side front tyre is a lower speed rating to the rest of the tyres. H INSTEAD OF V.

The off side front side repeater lamp is loose in the wing.

Fail 13 Apr 2006 35,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

The near side front tyre is a lower speed rating to the rest of the tyres. H INSTEAD OF V.

The off side front side repeater lamp is loose in the wing.

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 YKK is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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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What year was Y181 YKK registered?

Y181 YKK is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y181 YKK safe to buy?

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