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AF51 VXK

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,421 mi
Last recorded83,421 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VXK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,421 miles

Offside sill corrodid

eml light on

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 83,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside sill corrodid

eml light on

Pass 3 May 2017 79,799 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,971 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,995 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 14 Feb 2015 67,969 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 52,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery and terminal loose

o/s/f elec window n/w

o/s/f seat tilt mech n/w

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery and terminal loose

o/s/f elec window n/w

o/s/f seat tilt mech n/w

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 40,114 miles

repair to front pipe

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,383 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2010 32,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat dosent reclyne

n/s/f tyre perrished. and has a split in side wall

Fail 13 Oct 2009 31,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat dosent reclyne

n/s/f tyre perrished. and has a split in side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,270 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,906 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 17,906 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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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AF51 VXK is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AF51 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

AF51 VXK is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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