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AV52 BYN

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,323 mi
Last recorded97,323 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BYN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 97,323 miles

Exhaust leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 91,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 86,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 86,709 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,674 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 73,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,423 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,035 miles

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 14 Dec 2012 65,035 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 31 Dec 2011 60,849 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 60,848 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,210 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 59,210 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 55,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,089 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,786 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,698 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 37,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 28,885 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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AV52 BYN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV52 BYN, 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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AV52 BYN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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