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AX52 AYB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,663 mi
Last recorded60,663 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 AYB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 60,663 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front abs ring cracked but no abs fitted to vehicle

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 May 2012 60,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades torn and streaky

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front abs ring cracked but no abs fitted to vehicle

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 May 2011 53,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

oil leak from front of engine

Fail 5 May 2011 53,981 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 5 May 2010 47,697 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 47,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/side front tyre soft

Fail 28 Apr 2009 43,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,524 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 34,737 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 34,737 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,128 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 34,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,622 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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AX52 AYB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AYB, 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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What year was AX52 AYB registered?

AX52 AYB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is AX52 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 AYB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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