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AY52 FNC

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,099 mi
Last recorded70,099 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FNC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,661 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 55,661 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,425 miles

Nearside wiper split

both wipers deteriorated

exhaust middle section deteriorated

windscreen damaged at the bottom, not yet affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Sep 2016 42,597 miles

2) Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished close to limit

Front windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2016 42,597 miles

2) Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished close to limit

Front windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,674 miles

3) Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

5) Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Reverse lights not working

Fail 17 Sep 2015 26,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Reverse lights not working

2) Alternator belt loose

2) Power steering drive belt deteriorated

3) Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

3) Nearside front wiper rubber split

5) Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,339 miles

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

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

locking temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,720 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2011 14,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 13,832 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,526 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 12,526 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 9,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 8,245 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 FNC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FNC, 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 AY52 FNC registered?

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

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