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AP51 CDF

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,888 mi
Last recorded100,888 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 CDF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,888 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

coolant low

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2017 100,888 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

coolant low

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2016 97,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres perished

Pass 31 Jan 2015 93,357 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,448 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 88,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,427 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,458 miles

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

foot brake travel

Fail 25 Jan 2012 29,458 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

foot brake travel

Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,307 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 75,307 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 700,009 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,834 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,234 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Jan 2008 59,234 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,149 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,799 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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AP51 CDF is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP51 CDF, 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 AP51 CDF registered?

AP51 CDF is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is AP51 CDF safe to buy?

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