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AY52 LYR

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,758 mi
Last recorded100,758 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,758 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,608 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 88,608 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,659 miles

Offside o/s rear door annot be openend from out side

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged??

n/s/font metal b rake pipe corroded

n/s/rear metal brake pipe corroded?

Fail 14 Apr 2016 83,632 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside o/s rear door annot be openend from out side

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged??

n/s/font metal b rake pipe corroded

n/s/rear metal brake pipe corroded?

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,823 miles

Oil leak

underbody surface rust

Fail 22 Jan 2015 82,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

underbody surface rust

Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,515 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,472 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,505 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 67,500 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,836 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,150 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,083 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 34,626 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 24,903 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight cut to it

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak from gearbox

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,903 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight cut to it

Oil leak from gearbox

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 16,670 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 LYR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

AY52 LYR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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