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AV52 BYC

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,437 mi
Last recorded102,437 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BYC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 102,437 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 102,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,871 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 74,997 miles

Oil Leak From Gearbox

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 68,434 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 62,763 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,497 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 45,997 miles

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

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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AV52 BYC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV52 BYC, 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

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What year was AV52 BYC registered?

AV52 BYC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is AV52 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 BYC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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