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AY52 RJU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,758 mi
Last recorded67,758 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,758 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 67,758 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,390 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 57,383 miles

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

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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,279 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,475 miles

Centre exhaust poor condition

Hanbrake mechanism partially insecure

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Nearside rear tyre low, still legal due to design of tyre

Possible puncture offside rear tyre

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 7 Oct 2011 37,475 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust poor condition

Hanbrake mechanism partially insecure

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Nearside rear tyre low, still legal due to design of tyre

Possible puncture offside rear tyre

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,111 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 28,120 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,375 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 19,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,474 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AY52 RJU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

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

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