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AD51 VBF

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,370 mi
Last recorded69,370 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 69,370 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 66,175 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 66,175 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 62,952 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 62,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section split (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 59,756 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 56,749 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 53,642 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 50,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 50,592 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2010 43,295 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack and split

Pass 19 May 2009 40,060 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly smaerey

Pass 19 May 2008 36,986 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 36,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,007 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 34,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 30,649 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 VBF 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 72.2%.

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 VBF, 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

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What year was AD51 VBF registered?

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

Is AD51 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VBF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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