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AY52 RHJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,909 mi
Last recorded73,909 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 73,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,602 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,032 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 69,032 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,517 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,760 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,200 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,364 miles

Oil leak ()

radiator in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,364 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

radiator in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,855 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,229 miles

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

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

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,652 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,637 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,565 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 37,565 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2005 24,593 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 RHJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

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

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