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AD51 VGU

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,967 mi
Last recorded69,967 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 69,967 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,894 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 59,477 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 4 May 2010 49,670 miles

engine rough running.mainly at idle !

Fail 4 May 2010 49,663 miles

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

engine rough running.mainly at idle !

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,062 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 48,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,792 miles

Pass 28 Dec 2006 33,926 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 VGU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

AD51 VGU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is AD51 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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