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AU52 UVP

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,455 mi
Last recorded145,455 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 UVP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 145,455 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 145,447 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 139,969 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,761 miles

near side rear tyre tread wearing low and starting to perish

Fail 27 Mar 2013 124,750 miles

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

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

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

near side front to rear brake pipe corroding

near side rear tyre tread wearing low and starting to perish

Fail 28 Mar 2012 108,709 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing

engine has a slight oil leak

front brake pads worn low

near side rear tyre has a nail in tread area

off side rear and near side rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 108,709 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing

engine has a slight oil leak

front brake pads worn low

near side rear tyre has a nail in tread area

off side rear and near side rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,928 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 87,197 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 87,191 miles

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

slight blow on rear exhaust silencer and becoming corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2008 81,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,234 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 76,234 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 71,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 71,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,076 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight play in steering rack

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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AU52 UVP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU52 UVP, 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 AU52 UVP registered?

AU52 UVP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 UVP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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