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AF52 USE

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,382 mi
Last recorded78,382 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 USE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,382 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Handbrake requirements only just met, recommend rear brake service

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front wings, sill sections and rear chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Washer jets weak

Fail 14 Jan 2020 78,382 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Handbrake requirements only just met, recommend rear brake service

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Crumbling due to binding on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front wings, sill sections and rear chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Washer jets weak

Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill repair coated in thick sealant

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill almost excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

both offside and nearside front wings corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2018 68,923 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm scrubbed smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn / scrubbed through inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill almost excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

both offside and nearside front wings corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 64,320 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,842 miles

Nearside Outer sill holed

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,842 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Outer sill holed

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,144 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 62,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,986 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 58,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,548 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 56,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,064 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,641 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,962 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,113 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,015 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,077 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 30,573 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 USE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 USE, 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 USE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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