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AF51 YXU

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,309 mi
Last recorded104,309 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,309 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 104,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,109 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 97,109 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,191 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 87,191 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,360 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracked around outer edge

Pass 21 May 2012 52,336 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,690 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are heavily perished cords not exposed at the time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2011 50,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are heavily perished cords not exposed at the time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,102 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

spoiler loose

various cuts in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2009 41,469 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 41,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,479 miles

rear exhaust box pipe has very slight blow and small pin holes

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,296 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 21,032 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 YXU 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 70.6%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

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

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