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AY52 HCL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,222 mi
Last recorded66,222 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HCL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 66,222 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

CORROSION APPARENT O/S/F WHEEL ARCH

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON CONSTANTLY

GRILLE LOOSE

Fail 16 Sep 2015 66,192 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

ALL METAL BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

CORROSION APPARENT O/S/F WHEEL ARCH

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON CONSTANTLY

GRILLE LOOSE

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,387 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,805 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Aug 2012 46,894 miles

Engine mamagement light on dash indicating fault

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside inner steering arm has slight free play at ball joint fixing

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,894 miles

Engine mamagement light on dash indicating fault

Offside inner steering arm has slight free play at ball joint fixing

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on at time of test

corrosion to exhaust system

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre & cracking to tread

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,505 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded (not leaking)

light corrosion to centre brake pipes

nearside rear tyre perished (not yet exposing inner cord)

offside wing repeater damaged

power steering belt heavily perished

slight perishing to both front antiroll bar rubbers.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 39,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded (not leaking)

light corrosion to centre brake pipes

nearside rear tyre perished (not yet exposing inner cord)

offside wing repeater damaged

power steering belt heavily perished

slight perishing to both front antiroll bar rubbers.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,213 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,144 miles

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

brake fluid level low(not below minimum)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads low(not below minimum thickness)

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 19 Aug 2008 30,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level low(not below minimum)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads low(not below minimum thickness)

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Aug 2007 22,075 miles

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,134 miles

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

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 HCL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

AY52 HCL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is AY52 HCL safe to buy?

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