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AX52 AXW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,994 mi
Last recorded88,994 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 AXW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 88,994 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 88,994 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 87,312 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 85,151 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 85,151 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 82,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 82,857 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 79,157 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 79,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 74,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,569 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,505 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 56,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,220 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 38,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,937 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 29,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AX52 AXW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AX52 AXW, 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 AX52 AXW registered?

AX52 AXW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is AX52 AXW safe to buy?

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