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AV51 VKL

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,385 mi
Last recorded132,385 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VKL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 132,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2011 127,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2011 127,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2010 118,281 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 112,280 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 112,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Nov 2008 102,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 102,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 88,793 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode

Front brake pads are half life

Front discs getting worn

Slight play in offside front steering

Pass 23 Oct 2006 74,146 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 74,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AV51 VKL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV51 VKL, 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 AV51 VKL registered?

AV51 VKL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AV51 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 VKL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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