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AD51 SZR

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,990 mi
Last recorded122,990 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 SZR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 122,990 miles

Drive belt cracked and worn.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 122,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drive belts cracked & worn

N/s rear tyre under inflated could not find a obvious punture

Pass 18 Mar 2013 116,396 miles

Long travel to handbrake

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 116,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Long travel to handbrake

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 109,887 miles

Both sides outer sill corroding.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 109,887 miles

Both sides outer sill corroding.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 102,123 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 102,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 95,363 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 95,352 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 91,690 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

center exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2009 91,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres slightly perished

center exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 89,380 miles

exhaust centre and rear corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2007 75,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006

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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AD51 SZR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD51 SZR, 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 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD51 SZR?

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What year was AD51 SZR registered?

AD51 SZR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is AD51 SZR safe to buy?

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