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AF52 UJL

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,797 mi
Last recorded154,797 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 154,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 154,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 140,075 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 140,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 125,277 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 125,230 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 116,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant header tank empty when presented

engine light on at time of test

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

offside rear bumper slightly damaged no sharp edges at time of test

oil level below min when presented

Pass 1 Aug 2013 116,432 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant header tank empty when presented

engine light on at time of test

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

offside rear bumper slightly damaged no sharp edges at time of test

oil level below min when presented

Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,994 miles

advise offside rear tyre nailed & perished!

Fail 30 Jul 2012 101,990 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

advise offside rear tyre nailed & perished!

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,920 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 79,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,440 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 77,437 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,769 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 54,443 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 36,791 miles

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

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 UJL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

AF52 UJL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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