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AV51 VMX

2001 Rover 25

Red Lpg 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,039 mi
Last recorded90,039 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VMX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 90,039 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake just met requirements

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

alternator belt torn

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,408 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracked on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 6 Jul 2015 80,391 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracked on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,749 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres side wall cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2012 64,379 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,043 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 57,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,753 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,992 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,494 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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AV51 VMX is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV51 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

AV51 VMX is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is AV51 VMX safe to buy?

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