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AE51 NSJ

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,047 mi
Last recorded111,047 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NSJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2012 111,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

drivers door dificult to open from inside

engine oil leak

main brake pipes corroded at rear

o/s front back plate corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded and front bracket broken

steering rack misting oil

Pass 22 Oct 2012 111,047 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

drivers door dificult to open from inside

engine oil leak

main brake pipes corroded at rear

o/s front back plate corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded and front bracket broken

steering rack misting oil

Pass 27 Oct 2011 108,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust bracket broken

general corrosion to front suspension areas

main brake pipes at rear corroded

marks in screen

o/s front brake disc back plate corroded

transmission oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 108,035 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust bracket broken

general corrosion to front suspension areas

main brake pipes at rear corroded

marks in screen

o/s front brake disc back plate corroded

transmission oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 105,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

marks in windscreen

o/s/rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 12 Oct 2009 99,815 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insercure

engine/transmission oil leaks

nearside front tyre low tread

offside rear cracking in treads

rear exhaust heat sheild insercure

Fail 12 Oct 2009 99,815 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insercure

engine/transmission oil leaks

nearside front tyre low tread

offside rear cracking in treads

rear exhaust heat sheild insercure

Pass 24 Oct 2008 90,972 miles

engine management light staying on

exhaust corroded and slight leak at rear clamp and heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre low tread

oil leaks

Fail 24 Oct 2008 90,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light staying on

exhaust corroded and slight leak at rear clamp and heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre low tread

oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2007 81,476 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre low tread

oil leaks at gearbox and engine

Pass 27 Oct 2006 71,070 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 60,616 miles

gearbox area damp

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and slight cracks

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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AE51 NSJ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE51 NSJ, 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 AE51 NSJ registered?

AE51 NSJ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AE51 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 NSJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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