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AD51 VAO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,278 mi
Last recorded111,278 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VAO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,278 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine warning light on

near side outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 111,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine warning light on

exhaust back box corroded at joint to center section

near side outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 107,548 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 102,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,642 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 97,633 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,788 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 87,559 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 87,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,138 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 82,136 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,958 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 71,385 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 71,385 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,843 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 65,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,503 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,900 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 VAO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

AD51 VAO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is AD51 VAO safe to buy?

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