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AF52 UMG

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

89,830 mi
Last recorded89,830 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UMG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 89,830 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,058 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 79,058 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 75,974 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rust forming on rear end of o/s/r sill

Fail 24 Sep 2018 75,974 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rust forming on rear end of o/s/r sill

Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,173 miles

rear washer not working

Fail 16 Oct 2017 73,173 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear washer not working

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,065 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 70,065 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,953 miles

rear washer not working

Fail 20 Oct 2015 66,953 miles

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

rear washer not working

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,512 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 63,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,638 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 58,638 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,413 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 52,413 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,552 miles

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

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

slight cracking on n/side rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,511 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,413 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 35,413 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 29,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,944 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 25,141 miles

Centre exhaust too tail pipe(flange faces slightly corrioded). †

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 UMG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 UMG, 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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AF52 UMG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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