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AD51 ULT

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,389 mi
Last recorded55,389 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ULT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,389 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Cat bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,798 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 54,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,775 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 53,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,214 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 52,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,146 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 50,145 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 48,145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,027 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 46,027 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,390 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,390 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,164 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,656 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,646 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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AD51 ULT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ULT, 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.

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What year was AD51 ULT registered?

AD51 ULT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is AD51 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 ULT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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