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AV52 BYT

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,911 mi
Last recorded54,911 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BYT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,911 miles

Front exhaust corroding

Minor oil leaks

N/s cv gaiter deteriating

N/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,772 miles

airbag light on

exhaust corroding

front tyres low

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,967 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre cracking

wipers poor

Fail 20 Oct 2010 50,967 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre cracking

wipers poor

Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,558 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,553 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 41,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,446 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 29,379 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 BYT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

AV52 BYT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is AV52 BYT safe to buy?

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