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AO51 ZHT

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,415 mi
Last recorded104,415 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZHT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,415 miles

Front passenger seat tilt lever not working

interior rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner sills

Fail 4 Jul 2018 104,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front passenger seat tilt lever not working

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

coolant level below min level

interior rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,364 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

sight oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,364 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s and o/s rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

sight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,895 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 98,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 87,452 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 87,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,697 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,199 miles

center section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2010 74,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,331 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,795 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 68,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,337 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,335 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 ZHT is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO51 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

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

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