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AY52 UWB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,979 mi
Last recorded108,979 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 108,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 103,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,012 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

grease around both front cv boots

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,362 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 73,564 miles

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,207 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 68,206 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread getting low.

offside c.v.gaiter perishing.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,659 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front drop links worn

Fail 6 Oct 2010 61,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front drop links worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,602 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Both number plates poor condition

Nearside front tyre heavily worn both edges

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Oct 2009 54,600 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both number plates poor condition

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Nearside front tyre heavily worn both edges

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Oct 2008 47,713 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,713 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 37,081 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,322 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 Oct 2005 12,866 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 12,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 UWB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

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

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