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AY02 COU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,921 mi
Last recorded91,921 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 COU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,921 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 91,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,762 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,675 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 82,675 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,599 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,793 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,670 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,154 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,722 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,130 miles

Battery is insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2009 59,130 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery is insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,439 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 51,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,584 miles

Battery is not fully secured.

Both rear tyres are perishing between treads.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,683 miles

Interior rear view mirror is not fully secure.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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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AY02 COU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY02 COU, 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 AY02 COU registered?

AY02 COU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is AY02 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 COU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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