MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
both rear lamps have dark tint
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
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
cambelt cover missing
coolant level low
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
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
nearside rear handbrake only just reached limits
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
interior mirror missing (believed lost)
interior mirror missing (believed lost)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
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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.
Is AU52 YYW safe to buy?
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