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AY52 PVZ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,233 mi
Last recorded89,233 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,233 miles

both rear tyres uneven ware and on limits and close to limits.

center to rear exhaust joint in poor condition.

light greasing around near side front cv boot.

lip on both front brake disc.

under engine oil leaks.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 88,888 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres uneven ware and on limits and close to limits.

center to rear exhaust joint in poor condition.

light greasing around near side front cv boot.

lip on both front brake disc.

under engine oil leaks.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,022 miles

slight oil dampness aronnd gear box area.

slight oil dampness around power steering pump area.

slight split on both front wiper blads.

Fail 9 Jan 2010 78,021 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight oil dampness aronnd gear box area.

slight oil dampness around power steering pump area.

slight split on both front wiper blads.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 66,114 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine mangement light on

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,168 miles

front brake pads wearing thin should be checked.

offside front inner driveshaft boot split.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 50,168 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing thin should be checked.

offside front inner driveshaft boot split.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,956 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 PVZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

AY52 PVZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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