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AF52 TZC

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,895 mi
Last recorded74,895 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 TZC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,895 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 74,895 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,988 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 69,988 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre read cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,674 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,672 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,680 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,555 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2010 51,511 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 51,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 31,182 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
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AF52 TZC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF52 TZC, 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 AF52 TZC registered?

AF52 TZC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is AF52 TZC safe to buy?

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