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AV52 FDY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,772 mi
Last recorded53,772 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,772 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake balance poor 20%

front brake pads low,front brake discs worn,recommend attention

handbrake travel

nsr tyre wearing on edges,pressure low

Fail 9 Feb 2011 53,772 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake balance poor 20%

front brake pads low,front brake discs worn,recommend attention

handbrake travel

nsr tyre wearing on edges,pressure low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,803 miles

anti roll bar end link bushes perishing.

brake fluid level low.

front brake pads low & discs worn.

n/s outer cv boot perished.

o/s/rear tyre uneven wear & worn on inner edge.

rear tyres perishing.

slight play in n/s wheel bearing.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 49,801 miles

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

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

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

anti roll bar end link bushes perishing.

brake fluid level low.

front brake pads low & discs worn.

n/s outer cv boot perished.

o/s/rear tyre uneven wear & worn on inner edge.

rear tyres perishing.

slight play in n/s wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,518 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust mounts and rear joint corroded

handbrake travel,recommend attention

osr tyre perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2007 33,026 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 FDY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FDY, 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 FDY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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