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AF52 UCB

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,451 mi
Last recorded83,451 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UCB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2019 83,451 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all 4 wheel arches corroded some more than others

boot floor to back panel corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,084 miles

Nearside Front cv boot cracking

Nearside Front tyre going off on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear wheel arch is corroding

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2018 80,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot cracking

Nearside Front tyre going off on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear wheel arch is corroding

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,085 miles

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

nearside front wheel slight bind

offside front coil spring heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 77,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking from pipes at the side of the fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Offside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front wheel slight bind

offside front coil spring heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,720 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe flexi deterioration

fuel tank looks like top half is corroded and poss been leaking but not leaking time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 70,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

vapour tank at back of engine loose and insercure

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,818 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 66,736 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sight play in offside front strut top bush

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,909 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,382 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,647 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,606 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 49,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,674 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,466 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 46,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,737 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 32,425 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 UCB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF52 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

AF52 UCB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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