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AE52 OEY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,625 mi
Last recorded103,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OEY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 28 Jan 2016 103,622 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 97,451 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 97,451 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,820 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 90,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

n/s/rear tyre is wearing low 2-2.5mm

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,139 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,707 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 58,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,010 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 51,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,727 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,066 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,264 miles

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AE52 OEY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OEY, 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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AE52 OEY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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