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AF52 TZL

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,636 mi
Last recorded101,636 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 TZL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,636 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 97,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,347 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 97,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 87,038 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 87,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 74,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,199 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Difficulty with emmisions result but went through after road test.

parking brake reserve travel is likely to require adjustment before test.

Fail 31 Jul 2006 45,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Difficulty with emmisions result but went through after road test.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake reserve travel is likely to require adjustment before test.

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 TZL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF52 TZL, 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 AF52 TZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF52 TZL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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