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AY02 UMW

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,031 mi
Last recorded81,031 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 UMW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 81,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,283 miles

Both outer CV boots badly perished

Both rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Centre rear seat belt restricted in free movement

Front tyres aged, perished and worn low

Metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Nearside outer sill rusted

Offside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Offside rear tyre aged and badly perished

Tyre sizes between the axles are miss matched

Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,281 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both outer CV boots badly perished

Both rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Centre rear seat belt restricted in free movement

Front tyres aged, perished and worn low

Metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Nearside outer sill rusted

Offside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Offside rear tyre aged and badly perished

Tyre sizes between the axles are miss matched

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,778 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

reverse lights not working

Fail 1 Jul 2014 56,707 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,723 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 50,723 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,947 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,442 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,458 miles

front b/discs lipped [ok at present]

front tyres inner eadge 2mm

removed object screen sight line [mot fail]

Pass 6 May 2008 32,624 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 29,453 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 29,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 24,214 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 UMW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red 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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

AY02 UMW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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