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AO51 YRL

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,879 mi
Last recorded65,879 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YRL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,879 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 65,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,487 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 52,838 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 52,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,768 miles

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

O/s/f tyre excessively worn on outer edges.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,379 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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AO51 YRL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO51 YRL, 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 AO51 YRL registered?

AO51 YRL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AO51 YRL safe to buy?

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