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AY52 HGZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,452 mi
Last recorded66,452 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2012 66,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

intermediate silencer corroded.

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,452 miles

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

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

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

intermediate silencer corroded.

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 18 May 2010 62,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 53,378 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,660 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 44,660 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front discs slightly corroded

oil leak

rear tyre getting low also treads cracked

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,959 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 HGZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

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

Is AY52 HGZ safe to buy?

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