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AO51 YRZ

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,709 mi
Last recorded113,709 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 113,709 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 113,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 107,639 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre: side wall perished

Oil leak ()

general underbody chassis and suspension corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2016 107,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre: side wall perished

Oil leak ()

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

general underbody chassis and suspension corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 93,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished with deep cuts all around tyre (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,664 miles

neaside rear tyre perished on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2013 60,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,035 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,306 miles

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

n/s of steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,560 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre punctured

Fail 10 Aug 2010 42,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,699 miles

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

Tyres perished.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 41,699 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyres perished.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,740 miles

slight oil from nearside steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,062 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 40,062 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,255 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 33,076 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 YRZ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

AO51 YRZ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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