2001 ROVER 252.0L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a significant roadworthiness risk due to a complete lack of MOT testing for the past thirteen years. The last recorded test occurred in June 2013 at 118,757 miles, meaning the car has operated without official safety certification for over a decade. Before this final entry, the maintenance trend was deteriorating, as evidenced by the failure in June 2013 at 18,657 miles which revealed multiple mechanical failures including suspension arm play, perished boots, and steering rack leaks. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,750 miles per year. The data shows a notable gap in usage between 2010 at 95,657 miles and 2011 at 110,356 miles, where the car covered over 14,000 miles in year. While low mileage suggests less wear on the engine and interior, long periods of inactivity frequently lead to rubber degradation and fluid ingress, which aligns with the perished CV boot and deteriorated belt found in the final test report. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis, as Rover 25 models are prone to corrosion that remains hidden during long stationary periods. The buyer should specifically inspect the fuel lines for the corrosion noted in the 2013 test and check the steering rack for continued seepage. Given the history of ball joint play in the offside front suspension arm, the entire front assembly, including bushes and dampers, requires thorough testing to ensure components have not seized or perished further since the last recorded inspection.