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AY52 FMK

2002 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,284 mi
Last recorded149,284 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FMK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 149,284 miles

Corrosion to all exterior wheel arches ( not yet causing a sharp edge )

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Underbody corrosion to both inner sill at rear ( not perforated )

Fail 18 Aug 2023 149,284 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Where indicator lens meets trim. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to all exterior wheel arches ( not yet causing a sharp edge )

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Underbody corrosion to both inner sill at rear ( not perforated )

Pass 19 Aug 2022 146,276 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 146,276 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 143,314 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 143,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 140,714 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 140,655 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))

Power steering component leaking power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 137,212 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2019 137,161 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2018 133,784 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre has been run flat and damaged sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 133,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre has been run flat and damaged sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 129,765 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 129,765 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 124,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 124,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 122,287 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 122,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill of (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 118,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 118,833 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,918 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 112,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2012 107,531 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 102,314 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 102,314 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 98,707 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 98,707 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,622 miles

Engine management light on.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre perished.

Fail 29 Aug 2009 97,567 miles

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

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

Engine management light on.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre perished.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 95,546 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges and close to limit

Fail 28 Aug 2008 95,427 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges and close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2007 83,442 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

removed lights and sat nav before test

Pass 2 Sep 2006 65,378 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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AY52 FMK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AY52 FMK, 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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AY52 FMK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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