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AY52 PZN

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,665 mi
Last recorded85,665 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 PZN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,665 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,662 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank corroded and pipes

near side front toothed ring broken on cv joint

strongly advised near side front tyre , runn off close to cords on inner shoulder

Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank corroded and pipes

near side front toothed ring broken on cv joint

strongly advised near side front tyre , runn off close to cords on inner shoulder

strongly advised near side rear brake damp at drum

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,632 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,890 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blade split but still clear screen

Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front wiper blade split but still clear screen

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,291 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery bracket corroded away leaving battery insecure.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,396 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,382 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,989 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,904 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 40,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 37,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,400 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,943 miles

centre and rear exaust corroded but not leaking.

front pads appear quite low with inspection lamp.

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 PZN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PZN, 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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AY52 PZN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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