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AE51 OBU

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,871 mi
Last recorded48,871 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2013 48,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coolant level low prior to mot

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,871 miles

coolant level low prior to mot

Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,534 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 43,534 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,678 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 42,678 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,931 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 41,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,137 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,340 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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AE51 OBU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE51 OBU, 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 AE51 OBU registered?

AE51 OBU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is AE51 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OBU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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