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AY52 WRO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,597 mi
Last recorded101,597 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 101,597 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,419 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 94,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box near join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 71,467 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 65,448 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,607 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 58,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,265 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 43,978 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 43,978 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 43,115 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

removed items off rear seat, & put in boot to check rear seat belts

Fail 5 Oct 2013 43,115 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

removed items off rear seat, & put in boot to check rear seat belts

Fail 12 Oct 2012 42,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 38,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box front hanger rubber starting to split

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box front hanger rubber starting to split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,931 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,122 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,105 miles

Nearside 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 11 Oct 2005 17,148 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 WRO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRO, 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 WRO registered?

AY52 WRO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is AY52 WRO safe to buy?

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