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AY52 XMU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,615 mi
Last recorded86,615 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,615 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 86,615 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,519 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,773 miles

nails in nearside and offside rear tyres

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre tread close to legal limit,recommend tyre changed

nearside headlamp duller than offside

rear washer not spraying on screen

signs of oil dampness at nearside of steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2010 74,773 miles

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

nails in nearside and offside rear tyres

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside headlamp duller than offside

rear washer not spraying on screen

signs of oil dampness at nearside of steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2009 64,144 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,271 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 31,400 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 31,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XMU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

AY52 XMU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is AY52 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 XMU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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