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AY02 UFU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,622 mi
Last recorded75,622 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 UFU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,622 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,146 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,290 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 68,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,210 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,213 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

wiper rubbers in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 51,077 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2007 41,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 31,178 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,178 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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AY02 UFU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY02 UFU, 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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AY02 UFU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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