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AR51 DXG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,789 mi
Last recorded44,789 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DXG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,789 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 42,101 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 42,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,659 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front and rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 37,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear wheel arches os/ns outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 35,246 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear wheel arches os/ns outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,454 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,992 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 30,992 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,097 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 29,097 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,691 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 25,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,893 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 23,893 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,007 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,097 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 17,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,222 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 14,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,205 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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AR51 DXG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AR51 DXG, 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 AR51 DXG registered?

AR51 DXG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is AR51 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DXG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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