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AY52 PVO

2002 Rover 25

Maroon Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,327 mi
Last recorded152,327 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 PVO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 152,327 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 152,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 147,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 133,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/shoulder ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 121,872 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 121,722 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 112,583 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 112,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Wheel speed rotor (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,690 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,483 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,229 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 96,229 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,919 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,471 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 79,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 71,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Fail 23 May 2012 71,269 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 60,885 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 60,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 51,354 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 40,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,146 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 PVO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Maroon with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

AY52 PVO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is AY52 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 PVO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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