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AK51 HTU

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,990 mi
Last recorded136,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HTU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2021 136,990 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 131,372 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 127,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 119,678 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 111,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,933 miles

Coolant fan not working.

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 104,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Coolant fan not working.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 97,260 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,505 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 87,504 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,095 miles

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

Engine management light on.Do possibly to cat fault.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 68,107 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,107 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,884 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 47,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,956 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,386 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,589 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 15,285 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 HTU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

AK51 HTU is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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