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AF52 UPE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,770 mi
Last recorded72,770 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,770 miles

near side head light slightly dim

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,751 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,751 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,769 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,596 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,700 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 49,700 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 44,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,237 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,996 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 29,317 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 29,317 miles

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

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 UPE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE?

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What year was AF52 UPE registered?

AF52 UPE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is AF52 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 UPE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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