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AE52 OEU

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,597 mi
Last recorded82,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,597 miles

cv boots perished

front and rear bushes perished

high hand brake travel

oil leaks

Fail 17 Jul 2013 82,597 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

cv boots perished

exhaust system detirated

front and rear bushes perished

high hand brake travel

oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,751 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,070 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,182 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,656 miles

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

all other tyres getting very low

drivers seat dosn't fold forward

Fail 4 Apr 2008 53,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all other tyres getting very low

drivers seat dosn't fold forward

emissions not tested

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,893 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OEU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE52 OEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 OEU registered?

AE52 OEU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AE52 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 OEU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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