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AE52 JXF

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,126 mi
Last recorded137,126 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 JXF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 137,126 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 137,126 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 121,132 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 121,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

visible pattern only on inner edges of both front tyres

Fail 5 Aug 2017 105,878 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

visible pattern only on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,061 miles

all wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 93,045 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,989 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,680 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 68,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,466 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,760 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,238 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,170 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 38,170 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,716 miles

both front tyres wearing around edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,298 miles

crack in windscreen

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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AE52 JXF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AE52 JXF, 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 AE52 JXF registered?

AE52 JXF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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