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AF51 VXL

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,415 mi
Last recorded126,415 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 126,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 109,323 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing low

s r s warning lamp on

Fail 10 Oct 2011 109,317 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)

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

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing low

s r s warning lamp on

Pass 2 Nov 2010 105,987 miles

srs warning light on

Fail 2 Nov 2010 105,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

srs warning light on

Fail 5 Nov 2009 102,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,185 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 71,875 miles

exhaust back box corroded and starting to blow

Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,410 miles

both rear tyres cracking

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AF51 VXL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

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

Is AF51 VXL safe to buy?

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