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AY52 USP

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,257 mi
Last recorded62,257 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 USP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,257 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 62,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 52,542 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,264 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 49,264 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,457 miles

signs of head gasket blowing ,coolent pressurising inheader tank.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,416 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 41,416 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 38,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,382 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,619 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 USP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 USP, 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 USP registered?

AY52 USP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AY52 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 USP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY52 USP have outstanding finance?

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