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AY52 RKE

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

56,111 mi
Last recorded56,111 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 56,111 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 56,111 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 54,851 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 May 2016 54,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,384 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 53,383 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,567 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,020 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,019 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,102 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks around sidewalls and tread

Fail 23 Apr 2012 42,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear tyres have cracks around sidewalls and tread

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,772 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 39,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,076 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 31,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,250 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 23,250 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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 RKE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE registered?

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

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