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CA51 VNP

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,718 mi
Last recorded67,718 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 VNP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,718 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f wing / bumper damaged / dented in / advise attention

underside / paneling / outer sills / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places

Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,284 miles

both head light beam patterns slightly deffused

clutch pedal rubber worn to excess

rear brakes slightly imbalanced in operation

underside / paneling / all steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing heavy corrosion / signs of items becoming advanced in corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2021 67,280 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill corroded / split from inner sill / adjcent to seat belt anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s main brake pipe at rear section very heavily corroded / leaking under pressure (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both head light beam patterns slightly deffused

clutch pedal rubber worn to excess

exhaust front section corroded / inc flexi / front support bracket snapped off / ex still supported

n/s main brake pipe at rear section showing corrosion

underside / paneling / all steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing heavy corrosion / signs of items becoming advanced in corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,860 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,874 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 65,864 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 64,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,081 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,945 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,863 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 58,819 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 58,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,843 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,503 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,168 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,320 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 49,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,151 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 33,387 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 20,112 miles

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

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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CA51 VNP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 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 CA51 VNP, 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 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA51 VNP registered?

CA51 VNP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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