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AY52 RHX

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,067 mi
Last recorded74,067 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RHX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,128 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 70,128 miles

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

front tyres are different size to rears

n/s rear tyre has small cuts in sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,565 miles

exhaust blow at cat to exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,434 miles

EML Light on

Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,023 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,319 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 31,106 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2006 25,255 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 19,956 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 RHX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

AY52 RHX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is AY52 RHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 RHX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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