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AY52 PWO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,658 mi
Last recorded79,658 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 PWO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2012 79,658 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,562 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,562 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,269 miles

excess grease at o/s/f hub

n/s/f a.b.s ring is broken

rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,752 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 52,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,922 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 43,662 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,662 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 33,099 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 PWO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PWO, 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 PWO registered?

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

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