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AY52 WUC

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,234 mi
Last recorded76,234 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,451 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2011 71,431 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,257 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 65,251 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

srs light on

Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,351 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 61,351 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,082 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 51,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,779 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 40,779 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre perished and nail

Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,908 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 WUC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

AY52 WUC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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