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AD51 VCA

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,097 mi
Last recorded96,097 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,097 miles

EML light on

Fail 7 Jan 2016 96,097 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EML light on

Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,260 miles

engine management light on

exhaust back box has minor exhaust leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 92,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

exhaust back box has minor exhaust leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,667 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 87,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,285 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,982 miles

engine management light on

front tyres right on legal limit and worn on inner edges advise replacement

surface corrosion on most brake pipes where exposed

Fail 12 Jan 2012 73,982 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

front tyres right on legal limit and worn on inner edges advise replacement

surface corrosion on most brake pipes where exposed

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,817 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 67,816 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

engine management light on

tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,859 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 59,858 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,846 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 54,846 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 45,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,862 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,125 miles

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 VCA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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