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AD51 VAH

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,749 mi
Last recorded97,749 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VAH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,749 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,842 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 88,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,863 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,083 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 82,083 miles

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

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 76,302 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 76,302 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 71,887 miles

FRONT WING AND BUMPER DAMAGED N/S

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

WIPER SWITCH OCASIONAL FAULT

Fail 23 Dec 2011 71,887 miles

FRONT WING AND BUMPER DAMAGED N/S

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

WIPER SWITCH OCASIONAL FAULT

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,270 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 67,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,205 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,230 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,728 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 44,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 44,899 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,120 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 38,120 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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 VAH is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

AD51 VAH is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is AD51 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VAH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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