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AY52 USS

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,708 mi
Last recorded111,708 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 111,708 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 111,708 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,558 miles

Central stop lamp disconnected

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and is going out of shape recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine coolant level too high

engine oil level too high

Fail 19 Dec 2017 110,558 miles

Central stop lamp disconnected

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and is going out of shape recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine coolant level too high

engine oil level too high

Pass 10 Dec 2016 109,013 miles

Front EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN OFF BUT SYSTEM SEEMS ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion SLIGHT TO SILL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 109,013 miles

Front EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN OFF BUT SYSTEM SEEMS ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion SLIGHT TO SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 106,548 miles

exhaust corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2015 106,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2014 103,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 103,636 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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,694 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 100,694 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 97,284 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,137 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,541 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

little reserve travel on handbrake

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,628 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 82,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 77,128 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 64,524 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AY52 USS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 USS, 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 USS registered?

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

Is AY52 USS safe to buy?

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