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AK51 HEU

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,837 mi
Last recorded84,837 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HEU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,837 miles

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

Front both tyres old & perished

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres age cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2015 73,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,771 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 47,102 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm in places

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,102 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm in places

Fail 2 Aug 2012 36,813 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,813 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,012 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 8,446 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 5,043 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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AK51 HEU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AK51 HEU, 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 AK51 HEU registered?

AK51 HEU is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is AK51 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 HEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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