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AU52 YYW

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,392 mi
Last recorded73,392 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YYW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 73,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both lamp clusters dark tint (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both covered in dark tint (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

both rear lamps have dark tint

Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,646 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

engine cambelt covers missing

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,750 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

cambelt cover missing

coolant level low

Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,981 miles

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

battery slightly insecure but not likely to fall over

parking brake efficiency only just met

timing belt upper cover missing

Fail 22 Sep 2016 65,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top mount feels rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

battery slightly insecure but not likely to fall over

timing belt upper cover missing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,417 miles

nearside rear handbrake only just reached limits

Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,258 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 52,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

interior mirror missing (believed lost)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,895 miles

interior mirror missing (believed lost)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 49,936 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,936 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,011 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 33,810 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,694 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,407 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 15,599 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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AU52 YYW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

AU52 YYW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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