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AY51 VDA

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,604 mi
Last recorded84,604 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 VDA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,604 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 84,604 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,313 miles

handbrake performance only just in limits 16%

Fail 26 Sep 2015 74,303 miles

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

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

handbrake performance only just in limits 16%

Pass 20 Sep 2014 65,396 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 57,991 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,067 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 50,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,159 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 46,157 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,938 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,397 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,516 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,785 miles

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

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AY51 VDA is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY51 VDA, 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 AY51 VDA registered?

AY51 VDA is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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