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AY52 RFF

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,156 mi
Last recorded70,156 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RFF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,156 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,079 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,030 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 44,025 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 34,370 miles

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

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 RFF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFF, 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

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What year was AY52 RFF registered?

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

Is AY52 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 RFF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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