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AF51 VWJ

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,085 mi
Last recorded46,085 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 45,790 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2018 44,392 miles

Front brakes binding.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,656 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 42,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,900 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 41,900 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 40,372 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,061 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2012 37,933 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 36,316 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 36,316 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs slightly worn (thinning)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,115 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 33,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,220 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 31,220 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 28,080 miles

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

p/a/s belt worn

Pass 3 May 2006 27,062 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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AF51 VWJ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF51 VWJ, 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 25 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 AF51 VWJ registered?

AF51 VWJ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is AF51 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VWJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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