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AF52 UAK

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,658 mi
Last recorded97,658 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UAK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 97,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 97,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,244 miles

1.trim covering parts of inner arches.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 90,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1.trim covering parts of inner arches.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,232 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel rim corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 78,322 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 72,890 miles

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on o/s c.v boot perished slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2010 72,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on o/s c.v boot perished slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,734 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,792 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 36,876 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 UAK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UAK, 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 UAK registered?

AF52 UAK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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