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AY52 PVX

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,230 mi
Last recorded130,230 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 PVX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 130,230 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 130,230 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 119,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various corrosion to body panels

Pass 9 Jul 2021 111,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 111,513 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 107,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,053 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

x 2 front and x 2 rear wheel arches are corroded and inner sills

Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,881 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deterioted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 98,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deterioted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,617 miles

pin hole in n/s/cv boot / rear inner sills corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2017 93,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

pin hole in n/s/cv boot / rear inner sills corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,941 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,679 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 83,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,828 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,225 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 72,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,073 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 60,038 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,804 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,377 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,835 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 31,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PVX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

AY52 PVX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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