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AY52 UUX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,646 mi
Last recorded99,646 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 UUX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,646 miles

battery held in by bungee strap

both rear tyres perrished and cracked in between treads

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Nov 2015 99,579 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

battery held in by bungee strap

both rear tyres perrished and cracked in between treads

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,371 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

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

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE TREAD AREAS.

Fail 10 Nov 2014 90,371 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

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

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE TREAD AREAS.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,211 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIOARTION.

FRONT EXHAUST DOWN PIPE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 82,170 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIOARTION.

FRONT EXHAUST DOWN PIPE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,574 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,033 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,763 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,163 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,781 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 28,761 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 28,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 19,158 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 19,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UUX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 UUX registered?

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

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