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AV51 XYL

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,599 mi
Last recorded65,599 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 65,599 miles

Slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 26 Nov 2019 65,599 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,828 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 59,797 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 53,924 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,533 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 47,533 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,636 miles

UNEVEN WEAR N/S/R TYRE

Fail 10 Dec 2015 42,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

UNEVEN WEAR N/S/R TYRE

Pass 12 Dec 2014 38,103 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 38,103 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,590 miles

Centre exhaust at rear becoming deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 33,584 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust at rear becoming deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,433 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

SLIGHT BIND IN BOTH REAR BRAKES & NOISE WHILST IN BRAKE ROLLERS - RECOMMEND REAR BRAKE SERVICE

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,227 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 29,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,220 miles

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

REAR BRAKES SQUEAKING ON BRAKE TEST - RECOMMEND STRIP, CLEAN AND GREASE

Fail 14 Jan 2010 25,085 miles

N/s/f wing damaged .

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,085 miles

N/s/f wing damaged .

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,964 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,544 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,455 miles

N/s/f tyre has sidewall damage , Brake clean & de-glaze advised .

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 14,265 miles

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

nearside front tyre marked on sidewall

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 XYL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 XYL registered?

AV51 XYL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AV51 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 XYL 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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