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AY02 RSX

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,909 mi
Last recorded117,909 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 RSX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 117,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 111,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 102,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

os mirror cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,185 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,110 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,051 miles

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

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

advise n/s rear tyre tread seperating from casing

advise nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake imbalance 20 percent

nearside rear tyre ,tread cracking

nearside wiper blade poor condition

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2005 60,409 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 60,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 RSX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

AY02 RSX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is AY02 RSX safe to buy?

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