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AY52 RKZ

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,283 mi
Last recorded156,283 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2014 156,283 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 156,283 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 150,345 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 150,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 144,963 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 144,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 135,795 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 135,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 127,816 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 127,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise the speed sensor ring on the n/s/f is cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2008 121,641 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 999,080 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 99,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 75,257 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 75,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RKZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

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

Is AY52 RKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 RKZ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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