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AP51 XEC

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,856 mi
Last recorded70,856 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs rusty around edges

n/s front wheel bearing not properly checked due to binding brake

various metal brake pipes heavily coated

various metal brake pipes in engine compartment slightly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 70,856 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs rusty around edges

n/s front wheel bearing not properly checked due to binding brake

various metal brake pipes heavily coated

various metal brake pipes in engine compartment slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 70,856 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs rusty around outer edges

both rear tyres getting quite worn on inner edges

n/s front wheel bearing not properly checked

various metal brake pipes heavily coated

various metal brake pipes in engine compartment slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,827 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s front brake gripping slightly

various metal brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,736 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,513 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 22,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn at edges but due to tread pattern ok at time of test

engine oil on low mark

Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,484 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn at edges but due to tread pattern ok at time of test

engine oil on low mark

Pass 14 Jan 2009 12,981 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,813 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 11,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 11,026 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 11,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 9,632 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 XEC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 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 XEC, 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 24 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 XEC registered?

AP51 XEC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is AP51 XEC safe to buy?

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