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AK51 HUP

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,113 mi
Last recorded70,113 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 70,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2014 70,113 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 66,465 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 66,465 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F tyre cracked between treads.

Pass 23 May 2012 64,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 22 May 2012 64,607 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 27 May 2011 61,555 miles

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

excess travel park brake lever

Fail 26 May 2011 61,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

excess travel park brake lever

Pass 26 May 2010 58,904 miles

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

excess travel in park brake lever

Fail 26 May 2010 58,904 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

excess travel in park brake lever

Pass 19 Apr 2009 56,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,929 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,308 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,518 miles

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

oil leak

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 HUP 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 64.3%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

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

Is AK51 HUP safe to buy?

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