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AK51 HFH

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,284 mi
Last recorded110,284 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HFH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,284 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber in poor condition/corroded

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes no leaks at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2019 110,284 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber in poor condition/corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes no leaks at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2018 105,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 105,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.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)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,657 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,052 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,305 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,251 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 96,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,970 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 92,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,457 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 90,457 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has minor cut in sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2011 87,751 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre has minor cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,071 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 82,283 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 79,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 14 May 2008 79,215 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 64,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,051 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 51,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 HFH is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AK51 HFH, 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 AK51 HFH registered?

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

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