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AF52 ULW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,725 mi
Last recorded62,725 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 ULW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 62,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,349 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre cracking bt not showing cord

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre brake light inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F Tyre cracking bt not showing cord

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 52,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blade ends split. Damage /repaired

Pass 8 May 2013 52,155 miles

Wiper blade ends split. Damage /repaired

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,816 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,290 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,387 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 ULW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ULW, 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

How do I check the history of AF52 ULW?

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What year was AF52 ULW registered?

AF52 ULW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is AF52 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 ULW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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