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AY52 HCN

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,597 mi
Last recorded62,597 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 62,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main steel (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to both rear inner sills and offside rear outer sill

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,557 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 50,879 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 50,879 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,840 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center stop lamp not working

slight cut o/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Sep 2011 46,840 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center stop lamp not working

slight cut o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,282 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,494 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,644 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 22,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 18,701 miles

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

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 HCN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

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

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