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AY52 RDV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,064 mi
Last recorded96,064 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 96,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 85,154 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 85,141 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 78,239 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 78,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,855 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,855 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,416 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 64,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,631 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 31,631 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 24,856 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 24,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RDV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY52 RDV?

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What year was AY52 RDV registered?

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

Is AY52 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 RDV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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