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AF51 VXD

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,709 mi
Last recorded34,709 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 34,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 34,701 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 30,869 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiters have a light misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 26,726 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded & blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres deteriorated

middle exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 16,688 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,131 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2013 8,214 miles

drivers wiper blade streaking

headlamp beam image barely visible

Fail 22 Aug 2013 8,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

drivers wiper blade streaking

headlamp beam image barely visible

Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 7,236 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 6,642 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 6,642 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 6,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 5,397 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 4,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 4,009 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 VXD is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VXD, 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.

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What year was AF51 VXD registered?

AF51 VXD is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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