2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AV51 VMX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in December 2021 at 90,039 miles passed despite a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft CV boot and a worn offside front brake disc. While the car avoids major failures, the recurring nature of wear-related advisories indicates that components are often only addressed once they approach the point of failure or during the annual inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between April 2019 at 84,443 miles and December 2021 at 90,039 miles, where the car covered fewer than 6,000 miles over two years. This low usage, combined with the reports of cracked tyres in 2015 and early 2016, suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, which often leads to degradation of rubber components and internal corrosion regardless of low mileage. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front steering and suspension assembly, as the record flags previous play in the steering rack inner joints in 2019 and a failing CV boot in 2021. The braking system requires scrutiny, as disc pitting and wear have been noted across multiple tests over the years. Given the age of the Rover and the low annual mileage, a thorough check for structural integrity and rust on the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans is essential, as these are common points of failure for this model that may not always be fully detailed in the MOT advisories.