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AV51 VPA

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,013 mi
Last recorded43,013 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VPA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,013 miles

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

drivers mirror loose

drivers window not working

Fail 28 Sep 2017 43,013 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

drivers mirror loose

drivers window not working

Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,121 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 38,121 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,034 miles

Front flexi exhaust split

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

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 34,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front flexi exhaust split

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,687 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

f/n/s brake has slight squeak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,603 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 14,517 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,259 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 6,960 miles

(6) Centre exhaust corroded.

(8) Nearside rear tyre sidewall cut slightly.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,042 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 4,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 3,031 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 VPA is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VPA, 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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AV51 VPA is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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