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AY52 HMZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,569 mi
Last recorded90,569 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2015 90,569 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 May 2015 90,569 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 78,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 78,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 73,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both wipers worn

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

o/s outer parking brake cable damaged

Pass 1 May 2012 66,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2012 66,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 60,548 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 55,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 55,368 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 50,814 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,195 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,133 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,067 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AY52 HMZ 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 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

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

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