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AY52 FML

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,167 mi
Last recorded85,167 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FML
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,167 miles

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

windscreen cracked offside lower out of area.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,761 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer very weak replacement advised

Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,341 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,405 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 56,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/f tyre inner tread worn

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,272 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,642 miles

Oil leak

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 FML is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 AY52 FML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY52 FML?

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What year was AY52 FML registered?

AY52 FML is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AY52 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 FML shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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