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AO51 YSC

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,211 mi
Last recorded110,211 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YSC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 110,211 miles

EML warning light on

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

no tilt on driver's seat

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 20 Sep 2013 110,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

EML warning light on

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

no tilt on driver's seat

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2012 103,396 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 103,353 miles

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

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)

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

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

power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 95,098 miles

power steering reservoir cap missing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 95,098 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,151 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 513,219 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 51,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,542 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 YSC is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSC, 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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AO51 YSC is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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